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Town of Guttenberg

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Guttenberg ranks #15,364 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$22,400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,364
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Guttenberg in Guttenberg, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Guttenberg 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,364 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Franklin in Franklin, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $22,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,364
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Guttenberg compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Guttenberg runs far above peers (8.6x 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

$22,400 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Guttenberg.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERIOR COURT OF CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA PRISON IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & C - HFD WAIKIKI …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BAY CITY, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF PORTAGE LAKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF FLINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONEHAM FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALSEA FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRUCETON - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCPD 107 PRECINCT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U. S. CUSTOMS AND BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCPD HARBOR UNIT ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MASCOUTAH FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OLD WESTBURY VILL HA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Town of Guttenberg, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Town of Guttenberg has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Town of Guttenberg in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Guttenberg sits at penalty rank #296 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($22,400 assessed).

How Town of Guttenberg Compares

Town of Guttenberg's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-29

Last Inspection

2017-02-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,200 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$22,400

Current Penalty Amount

$22,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Guttenberg compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Guttenberg Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 8 6.4
Total Penalty $22,400 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,200 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Guttenberg, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,400 here).

DE $22,300 PR Roswell, City of $22,275 NM Wayne County Sheriff Office $22,550 MI Nevada Department of Transportation $22,213 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Superior Court of California, County of los Angeles 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA California Prison Industry Authority 2 insp. Vacaville, CA C & C - HFD Waikiki Fire Station 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Ramsey County Sheriffs Department 2 insp. ST Paul, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Franklin
Franklin, NJ
3 inspections $22,400
Jacobstown Fire Company BDG
Wrightstown, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
Roselle Pump Stations
Roselle, NJ
2 inspections $22,500
DE
Vega Baja, PR
7 inspections $22,300
Roswell, City of
Roswell, NM
6 inspections $22,275

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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 Town of Guttenberg safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Guttenberg's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Guttenberg have? ▼
Town of Guttenberg has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Guttenberg had? ▼
Town of Guttenberg has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-29 and the most recent on 2017-02-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Guttenberg? ▼
Town of Guttenberg has been assessed $22,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Guttenberg have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Guttenberg has 4 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 Town of Guttenberg operate in? ▼
Town of Guttenberg operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Guttenberg rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Guttenberg ranks #15,364 (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 Town of Guttenberg's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Guttenberg's total OSHA penalty of $22,400 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (8.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Franklin in Franklin, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $22,400 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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