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New Jersey Turnpike Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Jersey Turnpike Authority has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$53,900
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,564
of 100,495 penalized employers

New Jersey Turnpike Authority in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,900. 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 Turnpike Authority: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Campanella Trucking in Irmo, SC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How New Jersey Turnpike Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Jersey Turnpike Authority runs far above peers (8.9x 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

$53,900 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. This employer $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

What the Data Says About New Jersey Turnpike Authority

The federal enforcement record for New Jersey Turnpike Authority in Jersey City, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $53,900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $53,900 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $13,475. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-12-06 to 2018-05-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-12-06

Last Inspection

2018-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $13,475 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$53,900

Current Penalty Amount

$53,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How New Jersey Turnpike Authority compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Jersey Turnpike Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $53,900 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,475 $3,294
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Jersey Turnpike Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Jersey Turnpike Authority's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New Jersey Turnpike Authority have? ▼
New Jersey Turnpike Authority has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,900.
How many OSHA inspections has New Jersey Turnpike Authority had? ▼
New Jersey Turnpike Authority has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-06 and the most recent on 2018-05-03. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Jersey Turnpike Authority? ▼
New Jersey Turnpike Authority has been assessed $53,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New Jersey Turnpike Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Jersey Turnpike Authority has 11 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 Turnpike Authority operate in? ▼
New Jersey Turnpike Authority operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488490). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does New Jersey Turnpike Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Jersey Turnpike Authority's total OSHA penalty of $53,900 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (8.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Campanella Trucking in Irmo, SC is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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