Public Administration · Perth Amboy, NJ

Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

10% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ in Perth Amboy, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tellico Plains - Police Department in Tellico Plains, TN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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.

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Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ.

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Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ Compares

Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-23

Last Inspection

2010-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 10 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ have?
Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ had?
Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-23 and the most recent on 2010-12-17. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ?
Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ has 1 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 Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ operate in?
Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ's safety record compare to industry average?
Perth Amboy Police Department - HQ's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tellico Plains - Police Department in Tellico Plains, TN is a similar public administration 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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