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Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,300
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch in North Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,825 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 Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, West Georgia Wireless in Bremen, GA is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$6,300 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASSOCIATED PUBLISHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WGN CONTINENTAL BROA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WAVE BROADBAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUREAU OF INFORMATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LSC COMMUNICATIONS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYAGUEZ CINEMA CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTURYTEL SERVICE G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3O'NEIL DIGITAL SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPROUSE COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE JAY COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED MEDIA SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVERTISERS ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERITAGE BROADCASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TELEVICENTRO OF PUER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EMDEON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0REGAL CINEMAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Sclsnj's North Plain…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch is the #85 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($6,300).

How Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch Compares

Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-08-12

Last Inspection

2025-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$6,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.3
Total Penalty $6,300 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,300 here).

Community Newspaper Holdings, INC. $6,273 PA Late 70's Productions, LLC $6,500 PA Fiberbond Corporation $6,600 LA Santa Fe New Mexican $6,750 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Associated Publishers INC 2 insp. Huntingdon, TN Thrift Recycling Management 2 insp. Hammond, IN Pacific Bell Telephone Company 2 insp. San Diego, CA WGN Continental Broadcasting Company, LLC DBA WGN Television 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Community Newspaper Holdings, INC.
Johnstown, PA
2 inspections $6,273
Sage Group Consulting
Schaumburg, IL
0 inspections $0
West Georgia Wireless
Bremen, GA
0 inspections $0
Metro PCS
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Metro by T Mobile
Sugar Land, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch'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 Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch have? ▼
Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch had? ▼
Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-08-12 and the most recent on 2025-10-15. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch? ▼
Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch has been assessed $6,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch 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 Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch operate in? ▼
Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 519120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch ranks #48,825 (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 Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sclsnj's North Plainfield Branch's total OSHA penalty of $6,300 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, West Georgia Wireless in Bremen, GA is a similar information 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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