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Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division ranks #13,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$25,200
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division in Pemberton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,200. 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 Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, NRG Energy INC. in Thompsons, TX is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $25,406 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#13,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division runs well above peers (4.6x 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

$25,200 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDUKE ENERGY GENERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF CHICAGO HEIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAIRFIELD SUISUN SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CORTLAND WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF BOWLING GREEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SACKETS HARBOR WEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HRSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WATERLOO VILL RT 96 …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAKE GASTON WATER TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WATERLOO TN RT 5-20 …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PULASKI VILL RT 13 P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAKE CO UTILITY-ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HASTINGS TN WASTEWAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OTISVILLE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SENECA COUNTY ASPEN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILSON RIVER WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SANITARY DISTRICT OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PPL SUSQUEHANNA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF LOS ANGELES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUMMERLIN ENERGY LAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Township of Pemberto…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division ranks #192 at $25,200 current penalty.

How Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division Compares

Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-08

Last Inspection

2024-01-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $12,600 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$25,200

Current Penalty Amount

$25,200

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 Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $25,200 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,600 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,200 here).

Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles $25,050 CA Great Lakes Water Authority $25,025 MI Pacific Gas & Electric Company $25,395 CA NRG Energy INC. $25,406 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Duke Energy Generation Services Holding CO, INC 2 insp. Tuscola, IL City of Chicago Heights - Water and Sewer 2 insp. Chicago Heights, IL Fairfield Suisun Sewer District 2 insp. Fairfield, CA City of Cortland Water Department- Saunders Ave Water Tower 2 insp. Cortland, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
3 inspections $25,050
Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit, MI
19 inspections $25,025
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
San Francisco, CA
3 inspections $25,395
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*
Essex Fells, NJ
2 inspections $25,000
NRG Energy INC.
Thompsons, TX
4 inspections $25,406

Compare Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division vs Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division against Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division have? ▼
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division had? ▼
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-08 and the most recent on 2024-01-09. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division? ▼
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division has been assessed $25,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division has 8 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 Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division operate in? ▼
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division ranks #13,249 (the top quarter 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 Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division's total OSHA penalty of $25,200 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, NRG Energy INC. in Thompsons, TX is a similar utilities employer with $25,406 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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