Administrative & Waste Services · Columbia, NJ

Township of Knowlton DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Knowlton DPW has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Township of Knowlton DPW in Columbia, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 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 Knowlton DPW 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 5 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, Camphouse Country Landscaping LLC in Orland Park, IL is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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.

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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 Knowlton DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTX RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PRATT PAPER (NY), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAROL KING LANDSCAPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10M.C. LIGHTING MAINTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNLAND SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERICK'S TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWIN PRO TURF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOIS ABATEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21GARDA CL SOUTHEAST, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VEND TECH-SGI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CRAFT CORPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALITY SERVICE INTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AEP - DF OFICINA LOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRUE CLEAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JACK'S TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10POTOMAC LANDFILL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TACOMA ABATEMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARATEX PEST PREVENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARROW PEST CONTROL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Township of Knowlton…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Township of Knowlton DPW has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Knowlton DPW Compares

Township of Knowlton DPW's 2.50 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 Knowlton DPW to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,740 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-15

Last Inspection

2011-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

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

Metric Township of Knowlton DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,188

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

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Township of Knowlton DPW safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Township of Knowlton DPW's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Knowlton DPW have?
Township of Knowlton DPW has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Knowlton DPW had?
Township of Knowlton DPW has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-15 and the most recent on 2011-11-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Knowlton DPW?
Township of Knowlton DPW has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Knowlton DPW have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Township of Knowlton DPW has 5 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 Knowlton DPW operate in?
Township of Knowlton 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 Knowlton DPW's safety record compare to industry average?
Township of Knowlton 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, Camphouse Country Landscaping LLC in Orland Park, IL 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.

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