Construction · Shamong, NJ

Shamong Township DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shamong Township DPW ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shamong Township DPW in Shamong, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shamong Township DPW 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hernandez Roofing & Sheetmetal in Wichita, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shamong Township DPW compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shamong Township DPW runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shamong Township DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOASTAL ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MESQUITE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DOMINGO GUILLEN, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MEMO'S SCAFFOLDING N…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MARTIN HORN INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SIGNATURE COMPANIES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1OKJ CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3P&S CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17G L HOWARD INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5STEWART & SUNDELL CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5GUAM ADVANCE ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GLACIER PEAK CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC MODAIR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SAWADEE BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13JENSEN BUILDERS LTD., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DELUXE EXCAVATION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20MATICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH FULTON - PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HOWARD TOWN HIGHWAY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31Shamong Township DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Shamong Township DPW has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shamong Township DPW in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Shamong Township DPW is the #18,373 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,200).

How Shamong Township DPW Compares

Shamong Township DPW's 0.40 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-07-01

Last Inspection

2026-06-09

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $840 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Shamong Township DPW compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shamong Township DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $4,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $840 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 Shamong Township DPW safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Shamong Township DPW's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shamong Township DPW have?
Shamong Township DPW has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Shamong Township DPW had?
Shamong Township DPW has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-01 and the most recent on 2026-06-09. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shamong Township DPW?
Shamong Township DPW has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Shamong Township DPW have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Shamong Township DPW 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 Shamong Township DPW operate in?
Shamong Township DPW operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shamong Township DPW rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shamong Township DPW ranks #60,288 (the lower 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 Shamong Township DPW's safety record compare to industry average?
Shamong Township DPW's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hernandez Roofing & Sheetmetal in Wichita, KS is a similar construction employer with $4,200 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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