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Administrative & Waste Services · Lakewood, NJ

Ocean County Road Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ocean County Road Department ranks #6,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty90% serious
$40,400
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ocean County Road Department in Lakewood, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ocean County Road Department 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Winter Green II Lawn & Landscape Inc. in Utica, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#6,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ocean County Road Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ocean County Road Department runs far above peers (10.8x 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

$40,400 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ocean County Road Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF SPOTSYLVAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EDCO WASTE & RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROCK SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPAUL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MEDINA WASTE TREATME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A 1 LANDSCAPING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ADVANCED SMART SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JAYE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL AVIATION ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13UNION CITY SCHOOL BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PATRIOT ABATEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RICE TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4V A WASTE AGUAS BUEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FOREST VALLEY TREE &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SERVICEMASTER OF TAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13M & D ABATEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Ocean County Road De…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Ocean County Road Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Ocean County Road Department in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ocean County Road Department ranks #283 at $40,400 current penalty.

How Ocean County Road Department Compares

Ocean County Road Department's 6.67 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 (10.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-24

Last Inspection

2015-09-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $13,467 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$40,400

Current Penalty Amount

$40,400

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 Ocean County Road Department compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ocean County Road Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 20 2.7
Total Penalty $40,400 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,467 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ocean County Road Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,400 here).

Bertolotti Disposal INC. $40,365 CA International Asbestos Removal INC. $40,000 NY Ameridge Polymer, INC $40,880 GA DMC Staffing Solutions, LLC $40,886 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

County of Spotsylvania, Virginia 3 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Edco Waste & Recycling Services 3 insp. Lemon Grove, CA Hawaii Employment Services INC 3 insp. Honolulu, HI Brock Services LLC 3 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

DTN Services Inc
Milford, MA
0 inspections $0
S.W.A.T. Security
Caguas, PR
0 inspections $0
Winter Green II Lawn & Landscape Inc.
Utica, MI
0 inspections $0
BLT Contracting
Sewickley, PA
0 inspections $0
Sunrise Maintenance and Landscaping LLC
Colts Neck, NJ
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 Ocean County Road Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ocean County Road Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Ocean County Road Department have? ▼
Ocean County Road Department has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Ocean County Road Department had? ▼
Ocean County Road Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-24 and the most recent on 2015-09-16. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ocean County Road Department? ▼
Ocean County Road Department has been assessed $40,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ocean County Road Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ocean County Road Department has 18 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 Ocean County Road Department operate in? ▼
Ocean County Road Department 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 Ocean County Road Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ocean County Road Department ranks #6,915 (the top 10% 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 Ocean County Road Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ocean County Road Department's total OSHA penalty of $40,400 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (10.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Winter Green II Lawn & Landscape Inc. in Utica, MI 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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