Educational Services · Rockaway, NJ

Rockaway Township School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rockaway Township School District has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

40% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Rockaway Township School District in Rockaway, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 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 Rockaway Township School District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Niagara Falls CSD SR High School in Niagara Falls, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rockaway Township School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBABOQUIVARI UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHITE PLAINS CITY SD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MSAD #32, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNY SUFFOLK CO COMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IMPERIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WALTON CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EAST CAROLINA UNIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EASTERN SHORE COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PHOENIX CSD SPORTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FREWSBURG CSD HS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAVENPORT COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILSON COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STOCKTON UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPTON UNIFIED SCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH HUNTINGTON UFS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ONEIDA CITY SD HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CATO-MERIDIAN CSD MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMHERST CSD MIDDLE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Rockaway Township Sc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Rockaway Township School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational 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.

How Rockaway Township School District Compares

Rockaway Township School District's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Rockaway Township School District to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-24

Last Inspection

2010-10-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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: Educational Services

How Rockaway Township School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rockaway Township School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rockaway Township School District, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Rockaway Township School District'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 Rockaway Township School District safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Rockaway Township School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rockaway Township School District have?
Rockaway Township School District has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Rockaway Township School District had?
Rockaway Township School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-24 and the most recent on 2010-10-13. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rockaway Township School District have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Rockaway Township School District has 2 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 Rockaway Township School District operate in?
Rockaway Township School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Rockaway Township School District's safety record compare to industry average?
Rockaway Township School District's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Niagara Falls CSD SR High School in Niagara Falls, NY is a similar educational 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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