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Town of Morristown

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Morristown has a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty54% serious
$104,300
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,586
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Morristown in Cedar Knolls, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $104,300. 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 Morristown 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 17.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 19 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 Asbury Park Waste Water Treatment Plant in Asbury Park, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $104,000 in current penalties.

17.5
violations per inspection
54.3%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Morristown compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Morristown runs far above peers (19.2x 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

$104,300 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($104,300) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $104,300 $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

What the Data Says About Town of Morristown

The federal enforcement record for Town of Morristown in Cedar Knolls, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 35 violations, translating to 17.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 19 (54.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $104,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $104,300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $52,150. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (19.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-03-02 to 2018-08-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-02

Last Inspection

2018-08-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$52,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.5 violations per visit. That's $52,150 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

54.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

45.7% 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

$104,300

Current Penalty Amount

$104,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Morristown compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Morristown Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 35 6.1
Total Penalty $104,300 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $52,150 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Georgia Power Company
Cartersville, GA
4 inspections $104,471
City of Asbury Park Waste Water Treatment Plant
Asbury Park, NJ
2 inspections $104,000
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College Park, MD
0 inspections $0
Nexgen Directional LLC
Olney, IL
0 inspections $0
Mount Holly Municipal Utility Authority
Mount Holly, NJ
2 inspections $102,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Morristown safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Morristown's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Town of Morristown have? ▼
Town of Morristown has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $104,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Morristown had? ▼
Town of Morristown has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-02 and the most recent on 2018-08-01. This averages 17.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Morristown? ▼
Town of Morristown has been assessed $104,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Morristown have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Morristown has 19 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 Morristown operate in? ▼
Town of Morristown operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Morristown's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Morristown's total OSHA penalty of $104,300 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (19.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Asbury Park Waste Water Treatment Plant in Asbury Park, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $104,000 in current penalties.

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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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