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Administrative & Waste Services · Newark, NJ

Newark Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newark Department of Public Works ranks #1,275 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty27% serious
$121,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,275
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newark Department of Public Works in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $121,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newark Department of Public Works 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,275 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, State Alliance Protective Services, LLC in Houston, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
26.7%
of violations were serious
#1,275
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Newark Department of Public Works runs far above peers (32.4x 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

$121,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($121,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $121,000 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Newark Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTX RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PRATT PAPER (NY), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAROL KING LANDSCAPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10M.C. LIGHTING MAINTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNLAND SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERICK'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWIN PRO TURF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOIS ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21GARDA CL SOUTHEAST, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VEND TECH-SGI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CRAFT CORPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALITY SERVICE INTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AEP - DF OFICINA LOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRUE CLEAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JACK'S TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10POTOMAC LANDFILL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TACOMA ABATEMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARATEX PEST PREVENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARROW PEST CONTROL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Newark Department of…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Newark Department of Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Newark Department of Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Newark Department of Public Works ranks #36 at $121,000 current penalty.

How Newark Department of Public Works Compares

Newark Department of Public Works's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (32.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-17

Last Inspection

2023-08-17

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$60,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $60,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

26.7% of total

1

Willful

6.7% of total

6

Repeat

40.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$121,000

Current Penalty Amount

$121,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Newark Department of Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newark Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 2.7
Total Penalty $121,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $60,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newark Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($121,000 here).

Dallas Waste Disposal and Recycling, INC. $122,227 TX Tradebe Treatment and Recycling of Bridgeport, LLC $123,714 CT Heritage-Wti, INC. $113,232 OH Welch Group Environmental $111,375 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

STX Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Jourdanton, TX Pratt Paper (NY), INC. 2 insp. Staten Island, NY Carol King Landscape Maintenance, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL M.C. Lighting Maintenance 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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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 Newark Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newark Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Newark Department of Public Works have? ▼
Newark Department of Public Works has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 1 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $121,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Newark Department of Public Works had? ▼
Newark Department of Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-17 and the most recent on 2023-08-17. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newark Department of Public Works? ▼
Newark Department of Public Works has been assessed $121,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Newark Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newark Department of Public Works has 4 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 6 repeat 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 Newark Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Newark Department of Public Works operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Newark Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newark Department of Public Works ranks #1,275 (the top 1% 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 Newark Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newark Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $121,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (32.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, State Alliance Protective Services, LLC in Houston, TX is a similar administrative & waste services 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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