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Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority in Cedar Knolls, 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: $4,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #56,108 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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Brigantine Sewer Department in Brigantine, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,108
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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEE HOOGAN SHELTER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE METROPOLITAN DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIRCH BAY WATER & SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL - SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCOEE UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIGEON FORGE - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LA CITY WATER AND PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0METROPOLITAN WATER R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SANTA CLARA VALLEY W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALFRED VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF EFFINGHAM-WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUMMERTOWN UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHADY GROVE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WATERLOO VILL RIVER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNTSVILLE UTILITY-W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOPEWELL TN WATER DIST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SENECA COUNTY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MAROA-WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Southeast Morris Cou…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority sits at penalty rank #536 of 866 penalized establishments ($4,900 assessed).

How Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Compares

Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-05

Last Inspection

2021-04-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $4,900 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

City of Anderson Water Pollution Control Plant $4,935 CA Avista CORP $4,950 WA Greenbrilliance, LLC $4,975 VA Wisconsin Electric Power Company $5,000 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. 2 insp. Kaibeto, AZ The Metropolitan District 2 insp. West Hartford, CT Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. 2 insp. Birch Bay, WA Chapel Hill - Sewer Treatment Plant 2 insp. Chapel Hill, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

East Greenwich TWP Water Dept
Mickleton, NJ
2 inspections $4,900
City of Brigantine Sewer Department
Brigantine, NJ
2 inspections $4,900
Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority
Farmingdale, NJ
4 inspections $4,900
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $4,900
Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority
Princeton, NJ
2 inspections $4,900

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What to do with this record

Use Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority'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 Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority'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 Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority have? ▼
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority had? ▼
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-05 and the most recent on 2021-04-14. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority? ▼
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority 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 Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority operate in? ▼
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #56,108 (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 Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Brigantine Sewer Department in Brigantine, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $4,900 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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