PlainWorker
Employers › NJ

Administrative & Waste Services · Fairton, NJ

Township of Fairfield DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Fairfield DPW has a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

59% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Township of Fairfield DPW in Fairton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Fairfield DPW 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mount Arlington Borough DPW in Mount Arlington, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
58.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Township of Fairfield DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEWING COLLECTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WORKFORCE ENTERPRISES WFE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ECOSERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LINDEMANN CHIMNEY SERVICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KIMBLE CLAY & LIMESTONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BLT ENTERPRISES OF FREMONT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ESCOBAR TREE EXPERTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TREE TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11INTER CITY DISPOSAL CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARBOR BARBER TREE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MI DNR LAKEPORT STATE PARK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CRCD ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOP NOTCH CLEANING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FSI-FIELD SPECIALTIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENGLANDER DZIGNPAK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOMER TREE CARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TLC LAWN CARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALL GREEN CLEANING & MAINTENANCE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Township of Fairfield DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Township of Fairfield DPW has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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.

How Township of Fairfield DPW Compares

Township of Fairfield DPW's 8.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Township of Fairfield DPW to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,740 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-31

Last Inspection

2014-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

58.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

41.2% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Township of Fairfield DPW compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Fairfield DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 17 2.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,188
View all 12,823 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sewing Collection INC. 2 insp. Columbus, OH Workforce Enterprises Wfe, INC. 2 insp. Montebello, CA Ecoservices, LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Lindemann Chimney Service, INC. 2 insp. Oak Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Upper Deerfield Township Moore School
Seabrook, NJ
2 inspections $0
Goodlettsville - Public Works
Goodlettsville, TN
4 inspections $0
3m Cottage Grove Incinerator
Cottage Grove, MN
2 inspections $0
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, INC.
Cedar Falls, IA
2 inspections $0
Mount Arlington Borough DPW
Mount Arlington, NJ
2 inspections $0

Compare Township of Fairfield DPW vs Upper Deerfield Township Moore School side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Township of Fairfield DPW's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Township of Fairfield DPW against Upper Deerfield Township Moore School, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Township of Fairfield DPW's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Township of Fairfield DPW safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of Fairfield DPW's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Township of Fairfield DPW have? ▼
Township of Fairfield DPW has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Fairfield DPW had? ▼
Township of Fairfield DPW has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-31 and the most recent on 2014-10-29. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Fairfield DPW? ▼
Township of Fairfield DPW has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Fairfield DPW have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of Fairfield DPW has 10 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 Fairfield DPW operate in? ▼
Township of Fairfield DPW operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
How does Township of Fairfield DPW's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of Fairfield DPW's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mount Arlington Borough DPW in Mount Arlington, NJ is a similar administrative & waste 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.