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Scotch Plains DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scotch Plains DPW ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty59% serious
$70,000
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scotch Plains DPW in Scotch Plains, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scotch Plains DPW 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Garda CL New England, Incorporated in Manchester, NH is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $70,000 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
59.1%
of violations were serious
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scotch Plains DPW compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Scotch Plains DPW runs far above peers (18.7x 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

$70,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($70,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,000 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Scotch Plains DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPINNACLE ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECHO ENVIRONMENTAL W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GENERAL MACHINE & SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOWLAND COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GEOENVIRONMENT TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLORIDA CIRTECH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMBASSADOR SANITATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLMSTED COUNTY - WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ADVANCED DISPOSAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IH SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREEN-GO RECYCLING I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BROWN'S TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MJ VANDAMME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TREE TECH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACM SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLAZA CAROLINA MALL LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORRISON TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5T-N-T ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&M TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEAD POINT BUSINESS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Scotch Plains DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Scotch Plains DPW has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

Scotch Plains DPW in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Scotch Plains DPW ranks #116 at $70,000 current penalty.

How Scotch Plains DPW Compares

Scotch Plains DPW's 11.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (18.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-28

Last Inspection

2015-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $35,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

59.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

40.9% 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

$70,000

Current Penalty Amount

$70,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Scotch Plains DPW compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Scotch Plains DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 22 2.7
Total Penalty $70,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scotch Plains DPW, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,000 here).

Garda CL New England, Incorporated $70,000 NH Team Solutions Industrial Services $70,350 IL United Plastic Recycling, INC. $71,096 AL Real Time Staffing Services, LLC $72,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pinnacle Environmental CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Echo Environmental Waverly, LLC 2 insp. Waverly, OH General Machine & Saw Company 2 insp. Marion, OH Howland Company, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Mendham Department of Public Works
Brookside, NJ
2 inspections $70,000
Garda CL New England, Incorporated
Manchester, NH
2 inspections $70,000
City of Clifton Safety Programs*
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $70,000
Security Watch, Inc
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Stars Cleaning Service
Beaverton, OR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Scotch Plains DPW'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 Scotch Plains DPW safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scotch Plains DPW's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Scotch Plains DPW have? ▼
Scotch Plains DPW has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Scotch Plains DPW had? ▼
Scotch Plains DPW has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-28 and the most recent on 2015-04-24. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scotch Plains DPW? ▼
Scotch Plains DPW has been assessed $70,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Scotch Plains DPW have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scotch Plains DPW has 13 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 Scotch Plains DPW operate in? ▼
Scotch Plains DPW operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Scotch Plains DPW rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scotch Plains DPW ranks #3,119 (the top 5% 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 Scotch Plains DPW's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scotch Plains DPW's total OSHA penalty of $70,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (18.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garda CL New England, Incorporated in Manchester, NH is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $70,000 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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