PlainWorker
Employers › NJ

Administrative & Waste Services · Park Ridge, NJ

Park Ridge DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Park Ridge DPW ranks #11,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty30% serious
$29,000
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Park Ridge DPW in Park Ridge, 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: $29,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Park Ridge DPW 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #11,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, City Fire Equipment Company Inc in East Hanover, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#11,083
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.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Park Ridge DPW compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Park Ridge DPW runs far above peers (7.8x 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

$29,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Park Ridge DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPPLYONE TAMPA BAY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALLIED WASTE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WACO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NOR-CAL TREE EXPERT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COMMAND CENTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THERMAL SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LONG LAKE TN TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVANCED TREE CARE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BFI WASTE SERVICES O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SMALLEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CLEAN HARBORS ARAGON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOUDREAU PIPELINE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND TREE EXPERTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ADVANCED ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ABE'S TRASH SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUTLER DISPOSAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TEMP ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Park Ridge DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Park Ridge DPW 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.

Park Ridge DPW in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Park Ridge DPW sits at penalty rank #446 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($29,000 assessed).

How Park Ridge DPW Compares

Park Ridge DPW'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 (7.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-12-16

Last Inspection

2021-05-04

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $9,667 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$29,000

Current Penalty Amount

$29,000

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 Park Ridge DPW compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Park Ridge DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 20 2.7
Total Penalty $29,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,667 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Park Ridge DPW, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,000 here).

Lindemann Chimney Service, INC. $29,000 IL J Bar Enterprises $28,982 TX Ragen Landscape & Underground LLC $28,910 VA Badger State Recovery, INC. $28,896 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supplyone Tampa Bay, INC. 3 insp. Clearwater, FL Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC 3 insp. Fresno, CA Waco INC. 3 insp. Harrisonburg, VA Nor-Cal Tree Expert 3 insp. Red Bluff, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lindemann Chimney Service, INC.
Oak Park, IL
2 inspections $29,000
NSR Solutions, Inc.
Rockville, MD
0 inspections $0
J Bar Enterprises
Burnet, TX
2 inspections $28,982
City Fire Equipment Company Inc
East Hanover, NJ
0 inspections $0
Rossen Landscape
Sterling, VA
0 inspections $0

Compare Park Ridge DPW vs Lindemann Chimney Service, INC. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Park Ridge DPW's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Park Ridge DPW against Lindemann Chimney Service, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Park Ridge DPW's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Park Ridge DPW safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Park Ridge DPW's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Park Ridge DPW have? ▼
Park Ridge DPW has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Park Ridge DPW had? ▼
Park Ridge DPW has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-16 and the most recent on 2021-05-04. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Park Ridge DPW? ▼
Park Ridge DPW has been assessed $29,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Park Ridge DPW have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Park Ridge DPW has 6 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 Park Ridge DPW operate in? ▼
Park Ridge DPW 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 Park Ridge DPW rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Park Ridge DPW ranks #11,083 (the top quarter 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 Park Ridge DPW's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Park Ridge DPW's total OSHA penalty of $29,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City Fire Equipment Company Inc in East Hanover, NJ 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.