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Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water has a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$59,400
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,948
of 100,495 penalized employers

Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water in Aberdeen, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $59,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 14 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, The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company in Chicago, IL is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $59,700 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water runs far above peers (10.9x 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

$59,400 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($59,400) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $59,400 $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 Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water

The federal enforcement record for Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water in Aberdeen, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 21 violations, translating to 10.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 14 (66.7%) 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 $59,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $59,400 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $29,700. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (10.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-05-10 to 2018-07-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-10

Last Inspection

2018-07-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $29,700 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$59,400

Current Penalty Amount

$59,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 6.1
Total Penalty $59,400 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,700 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Chicago, IL
4 inspections $59,700
Xpress Natural Gas, LLC
Montrose, PA
2 inspections $58,840
Secaucus Municipal Utilities Authority
Secaucus, NJ
3 inspections $60,000
Borough of Spring Lake
Spring Lake, NJ
5 inspections $60,200
Aspen Power
Lufkin, TX
0 inspections $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water have? ▼
Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $59,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water had? ▼
Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-10 and the most recent on 2018-07-26. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water? ▼
Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water has been assessed $59,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water has 14 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 Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water operate in? ▼
Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of Aberdeen Utility Department - Water's total OSHA penalty of $59,400 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company in Chicago, IL is a similar utilities employer with $59,700 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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