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New Jersey District Water Supply Commission

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Jersey District Water Supply Commission ranks #3,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty82% serious
$61,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#3,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Jersey District Water Supply Commission in Wanaque, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on New Jersey District Water Supply Commission: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Double H Locates in Marshall, VA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#3,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Jersey District Water Supply Commission runs far above peers (11.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$61,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($61,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,000 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is New Jersey District Water Supply Commission.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOSCOW - WATER DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28SAINT JOSEPH - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14NORTH STEWART UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2P U D #3 OF MASON CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0ADDISON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7GLOVERSVILLE JOHNSTO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16POUGHKEEPSIE TN SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31SENECA FALLS TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12NV ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4PNM, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10SECOND SOUTH CHEATHA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22GUILDERLAND TN WATER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15GENOA/KING FERRY TN …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9JUNEAU CITY BOROUGH WT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9BALTIMORE GAS AND EL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2ONEIDA CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23KLICKITAT COUNTY PUD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0ERWIN TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12AEE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4New Jersey District …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11
New Jersey District Water Supply Commission has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

New Jersey District Water Supply Commission in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: New Jersey District Water Supply Commission is the #58 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($61,000).

How New Jersey District Water Supply Commission Compares

New Jersey District Water Supply Commission's 1.83 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2024-07-01

Last Inspection

2024-08-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $10,167 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$61,000

Current Penalty Amount

$61,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How New Jersey District Water Supply Commission compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Jersey District Water Supply Commission Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $61,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,167 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New Jersey District Water Supply Commission, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($61,000 here).

The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company $59,700 IL Xpress Natural Gas, LLC $58,840 PA Aaa - Planta DE Filtros Utuado Urbana $57,500 PR Par Western Line Contractors, LLC $55,310 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Moscow - Water Department 6 insp. Moscow, TN Saint Joseph - Water Treatment Plant 6 insp. Saint Joseph, TN North Stewart Utility District-Administration 6 insp. Dover, TN P U D #3 of Mason County 6 insp. Shelton, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aspen Power
Lufkin, TX
0 inspections $0
Borough of Spring Lake
Spring Lake, NJ
5 inspections $60,200
Simpleray
Fairfield, IA
0 inspections $0
Secaucus Municipal Utilities Authority
Secaucus, NJ
3 inspections $60,000
Double H Locates
Marshall, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Jersey District Water Supply Commission safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Jersey District Water Supply Commission's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 6 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New Jersey District Water Supply Commission have? ▼
New Jersey District Water Supply Commission has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,000.
How many OSHA inspections has New Jersey District Water Supply Commission had? ▼
New Jersey District Water Supply Commission has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-01 and the most recent on 2024-08-30. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Jersey District Water Supply Commission? ▼
New Jersey District Water Supply Commission has been assessed $61,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New Jersey District Water Supply Commission have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Jersey District Water Supply Commission has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does New Jersey District Water Supply Commission operate in? ▼
New Jersey District Water Supply Commission operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New Jersey District Water Supply Commission rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Jersey District Water Supply Commission ranks #3,829 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does New Jersey District Water Supply Commission's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Jersey District Water Supply Commission's total OSHA penalty of $61,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (11.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Double H Locates in Marshall, VA is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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