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Sayreville Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sayreville Police Department ranks #27,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty9% serious
$13,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sayreville Police Department in Sayreville, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sayreville Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Blenheim Fire Company #1 in Blackwood, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $13,000 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
9.1%
of violations were serious
#27,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sayreville Police Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sayreville Police Department runs well above peers (5.0x 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

$13,000 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sayreville Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPALOMINAS FIRE DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ICP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS ANGELES POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW BRITAIN HOUSING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTEREY COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CORNERSVILLE - TOWN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VIRDEN FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF LANSING -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HENDERSONVILLE - POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14OSSINING VILL FD - I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF ARIZONA, DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSDEC BATH MAINTENA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OTISVILLE VILL FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRIARCLIFF MANOR VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YORK TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEW TAZEWELL-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Sayreville Police De…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Sayreville Police Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Sayreville Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sayreville Police Department ranks #487 at $13,000 current penalty.

How Sayreville Police Department Compares

Sayreville Police Department's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-01-13

Last Inspection

2023-03-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

9.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

90.9% 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

$13,000

Current Penalty Amount

$13,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Sayreville Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sayreville Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $13,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sayreville Police Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,000 here).

Dtop $13,000 PR State of California, Department of General Services $12,935 CA County of Hawaii - DPW, Automotive $13,069 HI Middlebury, Town of $13,088 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Palominas Fire District 2 insp. Hereford, AZ Icp 2 insp. Vieques, PR Los Angeles Police Department / Academy 2 insp. Granada Hills, CA New Britain Housing Authority 2 insp. New Britain, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blenheim Fire Company #1
Blackwood, NJ
4 inspections $13,000
City of Hoboken Fire Department - Observer Highway Firehouse
Hoboken, NJ
2 inspections $13,000
Dtop
San Juan, PR
7 inspections $13,000
Englewood City Hall
Englewood, NJ
2 inspections $13,000
Town of Amherst Police Department
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Sayreville Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sayreville Police Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sayreville Police Department have? ▼
Sayreville Police Department has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sayreville Police Department had? ▼
Sayreville Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-13 and the most recent on 2023-03-02. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sayreville Police Department? ▼
Sayreville Police Department has been assessed $13,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sayreville Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sayreville Police Department has 1 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 Sayreville Police Department operate in? ▼
Sayreville Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sayreville Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sayreville Police Department ranks #27,848 (the upper half 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 Sayreville Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sayreville Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $13,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blenheim Fire Company #1 in Blackwood, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $13,000 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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