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Somerset County Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Somerset County Department of Public Works has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$30,700
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#10,193
of 100,495 penalized employers

Somerset County Department of Public Works in Hillsborough, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Somerset County Department of Public Works: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jung IN Company in Dededo, GU is another construction employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $30,700 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Somerset County Department of Public Works runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$30,700 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Somerset County Department of Public Works

The federal enforcement record for Somerset County Department of Public Works in Hillsborough, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (83.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $30,700 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $30,700 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,675. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-10-16 to 2026-02-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2025-10-16

Last Inspection

2026-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,675 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$30,700

Current Penalty Amount

$30,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Somerset County Department of Public Works compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Somerset County Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $30,700 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,675 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somerset County Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Somerset County Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Somerset County Department of Public Works have? ▼
Somerset County Department of Public Works has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Somerset County Department of Public Works had? ▼
Somerset County Department of Public Works has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-10-16 and the most recent on 2026-02-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Somerset County Department of Public Works? ▼
Somerset County Department of Public Works has been assessed $30,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Somerset County Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Somerset County Department of Public Works has 5 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 Somerset County Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Somerset County Department of Public Works operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Somerset County Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Somerset County Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $30,700 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jung IN Company in Dededo, GU is a similar construction employer with $30,700 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.