Construction · Newfield, NJ

Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $104,991 in back wages owed to 56 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$104,991
Back wages owed

Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in Newfield, NJ has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in Newfield, NJ has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Presidential Pools And Spas in Gilbert, AZ has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,751 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $104,991 in back wages owed to 56 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$104,991
Employees Affected
56
WHD Violations
69
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,875
Avg Back Wages per Case
$104,991

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. owed $104,991 in back wages to 56 employees across 1 case and 69 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 0 2.0
Violations 0 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc., resulting in $104,991 in back wages owed to 56 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. operate in?
Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. owes me wages?
If you believe Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $104,991 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Robert K. Foster Plumbing & Heating, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Presidential Pools And Spas in Gilbert, AZ is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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