Public Administration · Glen Rock, NJ

Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control has a concerning safety record: 39 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

69% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
39
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control in Glen Rock, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 39 violations, averaging 19.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 27 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, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

19.5
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 39 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (19.5 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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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control.

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Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 39 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control Compares

Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control's 19.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-08

Last Inspection

2013-10-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

19.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 19.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 39 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control, 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 39 violations across 2 inspections, including 27 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control have?
Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control had?
Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-08 and the most recent on 2013-10-08. This averages 19.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control?
Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control has 27 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 Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control operate in?
Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control's safety record compare to industry average?
Ridgewwood DPW Division of Pollution Control'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, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ 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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