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Newark Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newark Housing Authority ranks #2,669 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty70% serious
$77,250
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#2,669
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newark Housing Authority in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $77,250. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 366 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Housing Authority 9 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,669 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1.07M in back wages owed to 365 affected workers. For comparison, The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ in Beaver, UT is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
69.6%
of violations were serious
#2,669
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1.07M
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $1.1M in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($536K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Newark Housing Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Newark Housing Authority runs far above peers (32.2x 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

$77,250 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($77,250) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $77,250 $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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Newark Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.65.8810.212.4011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOIL PATCH GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 11AEP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5DIELCO CRANE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1AEP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10SEATTLE HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4AEP, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4SHAWMUT DESIGN AND C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4PLENTY O' PLACES, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 45GALLINA DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7SAN FRANCISCO HOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9WESTCORP MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25ALYESKA RESORT OPERA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6REDBURN PROPERTY SER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6WORCESTER HOUSING AU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 189DG, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NMB PROPERTIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17CIH PROPERTIES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13AEP REGION DE HUMACAO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1E & P ELECTRICAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6CYPRESS INVESTMENTS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2Newark Housing Autho…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 23
Newark Housing Authority has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental 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 Housing Authority in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

Among 534 Real Estate & Rental employers with OSHA penalties on file, Newark Housing Authority ranks #4 at $77,250 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Newark Housing Authority at rank #2 of 902 employers ($1.07M owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $77,250 OSHA penalties plus $1.07M WHD back wages (93.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Newark Housing Authority Compares

Newark Housing Authority's 2.56 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (32.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2010-04-01

Last Inspection

2024-03-14

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,583

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 9 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $8,583 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

69.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

26.1% 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

$77,250

Current Penalty Amount

$77,250

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1.15M

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$1.07M
Employees Affected
365
WHD Violations
366
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,939
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$536,355

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Newark Housing Authority owed $1.07M in back wages to 365 employees across 2 cases and 366 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Newark Housing Authority compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newark Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 9 1.1
Violations 23 2.3
Total Penalty $77,250 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,583 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newark Housing Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($77,250 here).

Westcorp Management Group $80,553 NV Wa317953541 - Greystar Management Services LP $81,000 WA Rochdale Village INC. $69,840 NY Oil Patch Group, INC. $56,892 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Oil Patch Group, INC. 9 insp. Pecos, TX Aep 8 insp. Humacao, PR Dielco Crane Service, INC. 8 insp. Las Vegas, NV Aep 8 insp. Carolina, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc.
La Quinta, CA
0 inspections $0
American Homes 4 Rent
Agoura Hills, CA
0 inspections $0
Nationwide Realty Investors, Ltd.
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Housing and Community Services, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ
Beaver, UT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Newark Housing Authority's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Newark Housing Authority against Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Newark Housing Authority's inspection and penalty record is typical for Real Estate & Rental or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Real Estate & Rental sector
  • Newark Housing Authority also carries $1.07M in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Housing Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newark Housing Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 9 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Newark Housing Authority have? ▼
Newark Housing Authority has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $77,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Newark Housing Authority had? ▼
Newark Housing Authority has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-01 and the most recent on 2024-03-14. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newark Housing Authority? ▼
Newark Housing Authority has been assessed $77,250 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1.07M in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Newark Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newark Housing Authority has 16 serious violations, and 1 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.
Has Newark Housing Authority been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Newark Housing Authority, resulting in $1.07M in back wages owed to 365 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Newark Housing Authority operate in? ▼
Newark Housing Authority operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531390). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Newark Housing Authority owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Newark Housing Authority owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1.07M in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Newark Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newark Housing Authority ranks #2,669 (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 Newark Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newark Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $77,250 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer (32.2x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ in Beaver, UT is a similar real estate & rental 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 9 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.