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Springfield Township School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Springfield Township School District ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Springfield Township School District in Jobstown, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Springfield Township School District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Jersey City DPW* in Jersey City, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Springfield Township School District runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$9,800 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Springfield Township School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATON ROUGE WATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GEMMA POWER SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DETROIT WASTEWATER T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PERSIA UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARIS BOARD OF PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLE TENNESSEE NAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOUTH CALLAN RENEWAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA CAROLINA WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BLACK RIVER VILL - R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MARION - WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ELLENVILLE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YONKERS CITY BUREAU …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOCORRO, CITY OF, WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INFRAMARK,LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VITO TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HENLEY PROPANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MANNY'S LANDSCAPE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF CAIRO-SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Springfield Township…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Springfield Township School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations 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.

Springfield Township School District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Springfield Township School District ranks #385 at $9,800 current penalty.

How Springfield Township School District Compares

Springfield Township School District's 3.00 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 runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-05

Last Inspection

2016-05-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$9,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Springfield Township School District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Springfield Township School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $9,800 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,800 here).

Public Service Company of Colorado $9,795 CO Southern California Edison Company $9,700 CA Town of Stafford $9,930 CT City of Raton, Water Works $9,932 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Baton Rouge Water Company 2 insp. Baton Rouge, LA Gemma Power Systems, LLC 2 insp. Byesville, OH Great Lakes Water Authority 2 insp. Dearborn, MI Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT 2 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Runnemede DPW - Pump Stations
Runnemede, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Jersey City DPW*
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Town of Newton Water Department
Newton, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Washington Township M.U.a. - Water
Turnersville, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Public Service Company of Colorado
Denver, CO
8 inspections $9,795

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What to do with this record

Use Springfield Township School District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Springfield Township School District against Borough of Runnemede DPW - Pump Stations, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Springfield Township School District's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Springfield Township School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Springfield Township School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Springfield Township School District have? ▼
Springfield Township School District has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Springfield Township School District had? ▼
Springfield Township School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-05 and the most recent on 2016-05-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Springfield Township School District? ▼
Springfield Township School District has been assessed $9,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Springfield Township School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Springfield Township School District has 2 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 Springfield Township School District operate in? ▼
Springfield Township School District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Springfield Township School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Springfield Township School District ranks #35,736 (the upper 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 Springfield Township School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Springfield Township School District's total OSHA penalty of $9,800 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jersey City DPW* in Jersey City, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $9,800 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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