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Newfield Borough Water Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newfield Borough Water Dept ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newfield Borough Water Dept in Newfield, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newfield Borough Water Dept 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aee in Puerto Nuevo, PR is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $680 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Newfield Borough Water Dept compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Newfield Borough Water Dept runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. 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

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 Newfield Borough Water Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPEOPLES GAS LIGHT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAN DIEGO COUNTY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTH CARROLL UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LEBANON - GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MARGARETVILLE WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRISTOL TENNESSEE ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VERNON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLE TENNESSEE UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JELLICO UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHAMPLAIN VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INDIAN MEADOW WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF PRINCEVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST TAXING DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LONG BEACH WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GALAX - MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE - WASTEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERIDAN SANITARY DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TULLAHOMA UTILITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Newfield Borough Wat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Newfield Borough Water Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Newfield Borough Water Dept in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Newfield Borough Water Dept ranks #775 at $700 current penalty.

How Newfield Borough Water Dept Compares

Newfield Borough Water Dept's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-26

Last Inspection

2016-04-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Newfield Borough Water Dept compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newfield Borough Water Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $700 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newfield Borough Water Dept, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Universal Labor Solutions, INC. $700 CA Rogue Valley Sewer Services RVS $700 OR Aee $680 PR Hermiston Irrigation District $730 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company 2 insp. Chicago, IL San Diego County Water Authority 2 insp. San Diego, CA City of Williamsburg Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Williamsburg, VA South Carroll Utility District - Water Plant 2 insp. Clarksburg, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Salem City Water Department
Salem, NJ
2 inspections $700
Universal Labor Solutions, INC.
Five Points, CA
2 inspections $700
Mount Holly M.U.a.
Mount Holly, NJ
2 inspections $700
Rogue Valley Sewer Services RVS
Eagle Point, OR
2 inspections $700
Aee
Puerto Nuevo, PR
2 inspections $680

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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 Newfield Borough Water Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newfield Borough Water Dept's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Newfield Borough Water Dept have? ▼
Newfield Borough Water Dept has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Newfield Borough Water Dept had? ▼
Newfield Borough Water Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-26 and the most recent on 2016-04-12. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newfield Borough Water Dept? ▼
Newfield Borough Water Dept has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Newfield Borough Water Dept operate in? ▼
Newfield Borough Water Dept 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 Newfield Borough Water Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newfield Borough Water Dept ranks #90,281 (the lower half 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 Newfield Borough Water Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newfield Borough Water Dept's total OSHA penalty of $700 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aee in Puerto Nuevo, PR is a similar utilities employer with $680 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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