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Administrative & Waste Services · Somerville, NJ

Somerville Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Somerville Department of Public Works ranks #10,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty56% serious
$30,800
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Somerville Department of Public Works in Somerville, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Somerville Department of Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Signature Lawn Care & Landscape in Des Moines, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#10,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Somerville Department of Public Works runs far above peers (8.2x 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

$30,800 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Somerville Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWINDSOR SANITATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SUBCO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NAPA RECYCLING & WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLECK'S LANDSCAPING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TREE TECHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TANKSLEY TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOTORCOACH SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MTB SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TAFF & FRYE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&J MAINTENANCE INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNITED SITE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7T C'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUIDOSO, VILLAGE OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MID VALLEY RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRO ENVIRONMENTAL AB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BZAK LANDSCAPING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTAR ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Somerville Departmen…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Somerville Department of Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Somerville Department of Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Somerville Department of Public Works sits at penalty rank #413 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($30,800 assessed).

How Somerville Department of Public Works Compares

Somerville Department of Public Works's 9.00 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 (8.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-02

Last Inspection

2019-07-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $15,400 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$30,800

Current Penalty Amount

$30,800

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 Somerville Department of Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Somerville Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 18 2.7
Total Penalty $30,800 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,400 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Somerville Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,800 here).

Universal Building Maintenance, LLC $30,660 CA P.M. Recycling, INC. $31,050 RI Cougle's Recycling, INC. $30,500 PA Healthcare Services Group, INC. $30,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Windsor Sanitation, INC. 2 insp. Bloomfield, CT Subco Foods, INC. 2 insp. Sheboygan, WI Napa Recycling & Waste Services LLC 2 insp. American Canyon, CA Fleck's Landscaping, INC. 2 insp. Winnetka, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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RowLandscape, LLC
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Signature Lawn Care & Landscape
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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 Somerville Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Somerville Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Somerville Department of Public Works have? ▼
Somerville Department of Public Works has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Somerville Department of Public Works had? ▼
Somerville Department of Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-02 and the most recent on 2019-07-01. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Somerville Department of Public Works? ▼
Somerville Department of Public Works has been assessed $30,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Somerville Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Somerville Department of Public Works has 10 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 Somerville Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Somerville Department of Public Works 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 Somerville Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Somerville Department of Public Works ranks #10,164 (the top 10% 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 Somerville Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Somerville Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $30,800 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Signature Lawn Care & Landscape in Des Moines, IA is a similar administrative & waste services 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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