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Educational Services · Newton, NJ

Sussex County Community College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sussex County Community College ranks #18,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$19,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#18,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sussex County Community College in Newton, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sussex County Community College 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Work and Travel in Owings Mills, MD is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#18,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 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 Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sussex County Community College runs far above peers (6.3x 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

$19,000 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sussex County Community College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHOENIX CSD ELM ST E…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MAYFIELD CSD JR SR HS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22V.I. DEPARTMENT OF E…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ROME CITY SD BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SOUTH SENECA CSD HIG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NEW ROCHELLE CITY SD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BEAVER RIVER CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15NYSDOE EDUCATION BUI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH LEWIS CSD MIDD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18PHOENIX CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11HANNIBAL CSD FAIRLEY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SOUTH SENECA CSD INT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9HARPURSVILLE CSD BUS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12STCT CAPITAL CC TALC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SPRUCE MOUNTAIN SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9UNIVERSITY OF MARYLA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20PHOENIX CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20DE ESC SU CARLOS ZAYAS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WAPPINGERS CSD ROY C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY UNION HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Sussex County Commun…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15
Sussex County Community College has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational 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.

Sussex County Community College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Sussex County Community College sits at penalty rank #148 of 856 penalized establishments ($19,000 assessed).

How Sussex County Community College Compares

Sussex County Community College's 3.75 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-05-23

Last Inspection

2023-11-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $4,750 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$19,000

Current Penalty Amount

$19,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Sussex County Community College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sussex County Community College Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 15 5.7
Total Penalty $19,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,750 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sussex County Community College, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,000 here).

Hesperia Usd - Hesperia High School $19,050 CA Chaffey Joint Union High School District $19,120 CA Marin Community College District $18,850 CA University of Michigan Regents $19,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Phoenix CSD Elm ST Elem School 4 insp. Phoenix, NY Mayfield CSD JR SR HS 4 insp. Mayfield, NY V.I. Department of Education - ST Croix 4 insp. Kingshill, VI Rome City SD Buildings & Grounds Dept 4 insp. Rome, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Work and Travel
Owings Mills, MD
0 inspections $0
Hesperia Usd - Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CA
2 inspections $19,050
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC
0 inspections $0
Bloomsbury School District
Bloomsbury, NJ
3 inspections $18,900
Alexandria Township School
Pittstown, NJ
2 inspections $18,900

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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 Sussex County Community College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sussex County Community College's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sussex County Community College have? ▼
Sussex County Community College has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sussex County Community College had? ▼
Sussex County Community College has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-23 and the most recent on 2023-11-14. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sussex County Community College? ▼
Sussex County Community College has been assessed $19,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sussex County Community College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sussex County Community College has 6 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 Sussex County Community College operate in? ▼
Sussex County Community College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sussex County Community College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sussex County Community College ranks #18,647 (the top quarter 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 Sussex County Community College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sussex County Community College's total OSHA penalty of $19,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Work and Travel in Owings Mills, MD is a similar educational 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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