Administrative & Waste Services · Whitehouse Station, NJ

Readington Township Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Readington Township Department of Public Works ranks #5,065 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty62% serious
$50,400
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,065
of 99,447 penalized employers

Readington Township Department of Public Works in Whitehouse Station, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Readington Township Department of Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,065 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, AMI Staffing in Houston, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
62.1%
of violations were serious
#5,065
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Readington Township Department of Public Works runs far above peers (13.5x 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

$50,400 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Readington Township Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAZTEC INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VALOR TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EAST COAST MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25B CLEAN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMSTRONG WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEILMED PHARMACEUTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PEOPLEREADY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEXAS LANDFILL MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOREST VALLEY TREE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DLD ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBIA NORTHWEST R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR/COIT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HELSELS TREE FARM & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPIVEY SERVICE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KEYSTAFF INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRIFECTA SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASBESTOS SPECIALISTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAFEAIR CONTRACTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Readington Township …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29
Readington Township Department of Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Readington Township Department of Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Readington Township Department of Public Works is the #202 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($50,400).

How Readington Township Department of Public Works Compares

Readington Township Department of Public Works's 14.50 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 (13.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-28

Last Inspection

2017-11-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $25,200 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

62.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

37.9% 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

$50,400

Current Penalty Amount

$50,400

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 Readington Township Department of Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Readington Township Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 29 2.7
Total Penalty $50,400 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,200 $3,188

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

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Readington Township Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Readington Township Department of Public Works safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Readington Township Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 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 Readington Township Department of Public Works have?
Readington Township Department of Public Works has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Readington Township Department of Public Works had?
Readington Township Department of Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-28 and the most recent on 2017-11-29. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Readington Township Department of Public Works?
Readington Township Department of Public Works has been assessed $50,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Readington Township Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Readington Township Department of Public Works 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 Readington Township Department of Public Works operate in?
Readington Township Department of Public Works 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 Readington Township Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Readington Township Department of Public Works ranks #5,065 (the top 5% 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 Readington Township Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average?
Readington Township Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $50,400 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (13.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, AMI Staffing in Houston, TX 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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