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Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works ranks #2,689 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty59% serious
$76,800
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,689
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works in Westfield, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $76,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,689 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, EC Construction in Cecilia, KY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection
59.3%
of violations were serious
#2,689
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.8 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 Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works runs far above peers (11.3x 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

$76,800 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($76,800) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $76,800 $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAITIAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12KEVIN HOPPE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CORE TECH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4POLO MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7T & T CONSTRUCTION E…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BROOKLINE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SALENBIEN TRUCKING A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6RITSEMA ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LMBI, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MOSITES CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GLACIER ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SIWEK CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DAMITIO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LUMINANT GENERATION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0BAKER CONCRETE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0BARTON MALOW COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0CHAMPLAIN VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17OPECHEE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PIEDMONT PLASTER & D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SEABURG CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Town of Westfield De…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27
Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Westfield Dept. of Public Works in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works ranks #667 at $76,800 current penalty.

How Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works Compares

Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works's 6.75 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-12-12

Last Inspection

2024-10-10

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $19,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

59.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

40.7% 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

$76,800

Current Penalty Amount

$76,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 27 3.3
Total Penalty $76,800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($76,800 here).

Leiva Construction LLC $76,812 MO Juan Zuniga DBA Juan Zuniga $76,720 MO McC International Saipan LTD. CO. $76,693 MP Kitchell Contractors, INC. of Arizona $77,000 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Haitian Construction Group (Cnmi) Corporation 4 insp. Saipan, MP Kevin Hoppe Construction, INC. 4 insp. Tea, SD Core Tech International Corporation 4 insp. Dededo, GU Polo Masonry, INC. 4 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

EC Construction
Cecilia, KY
0 inspections $0
P and R Construction
Leesburg, VA
0 inspections $0
Leiva Construction LLC
Lees Summit, MO
4 inspections $76,812
Bayou Demolition and Renovations
New Orleans, LA
0 inspections $0
Double R Fencing
Victoria, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Westfield Dept. of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 4 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works have? ▼
Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $76,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works had? ▼
Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-12 and the most recent on 2024-10-10. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works? ▼
Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works has been assessed $76,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works has 16 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 Westfield Dept. of Public Works operate in? ▼
Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works ranks #2,689 (the top 5% 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 Westfield Dept. of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Westfield Dept. of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $76,800 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (11.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, EC Construction in Cecilia, KY is a similar construction 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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