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Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) ranks #15,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$22,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) in Piscataway, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hillside DPW Pump Stations in Hillside, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,400 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#15,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$22,500 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKIRKWOOD TN SEWER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARATHON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PARIS HENRY CO UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUNNINGHAM UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF ABINGDON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DOMINION VIRGINIA PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORTHEAST CENTRAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NISKAYUNA TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELFAST TN - WTP - W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL SQUARE VILL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HIXSON UTILITY-ADMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CHEMUNG CO MILTON ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CASTALIAN SPRINGS UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARKSBURG UTILITY -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF FREDERICK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NIAGARA FALLS CITY W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Piscataway Departmen…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations 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.

Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) ranks #211 at $22,500 current penalty.

How Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) Compares

Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)'s 2.33 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 above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-04-21

Last Inspection

2022-05-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$22,500

Current Penalty Amount

$22,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $22,500 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division), both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,500 here).

Pacific Gas and Electric Company $22,650 CA Facilities Rehabilitation INC. $22,344 TX Kansas Gas Service $23,044 KS Great River Hydro, LLC $21,829 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kirkwood TN Sewer Dept 3 insp. Binghamton, NY Marathon Vill WWTP 3 insp. Marathon, NY Paris Henry CO Utility-Maintenance 3 insp. Paris, TN Cunningham Utility-Administration 3 insp. Cunningham, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority
Whitehouse Station, NJ
2 inspections $22,550
Borough of Collingswood Water Department
Collingswood, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
Hillside DPW Pump Stations
Hillside, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
Borough of Berlin Water Department
Berlin, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
San Jose, CA
3 inspections $22,650

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What to do with this record

Use Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) against Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) have? ▼
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) had? ▼
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-21 and the most recent on 2022-05-20. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)? ▼
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) has been assessed $22,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) has 3 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 Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) operate in? ▼
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division) ranks #15,281 (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 Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)'s total OSHA penalty of $22,500 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hillside DPW Pump Stations in Hillside, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $22,400 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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