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Township of Teaneck

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Teaneck ranks #588 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 57 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty63% serious
$191,100
OSHA penalties
57
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#588
of 99,447 penalized employers

Township of Teaneck in Teaneck, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 57 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $191,100. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Teaneck 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 57 violations, averaging 8.1 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #588 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,578 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, City of Dunkirk in Dunkirk, NY is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.1
violations per inspection
63.2%
of violations were serious
#588
of 99,447 penalized employers
$11,578
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 57 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (8.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Township of Teaneck compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Township of Teaneck runs far above peers (73.3x 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

$191,100 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($191,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $191,100 $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Township of Teaneck.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0018.136.254.372.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16UNITED STATES DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 38U.S. DEPT. OF AIR FO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7SEATTLE PARKS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYSDOCCS GOWANDA COR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF GARDINER, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 69CITY OF CHESAPEAKE P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0NYCOCME, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF LODI, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3GENOA TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NYSOCA BRONX CRIMINA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2VAN ETTEN VILL FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20CITY OF CHICAGO - PO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSVILLE - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2NYCDPR METROPOLITAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17AZTEC, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24Township of Teaneck, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 57
Township of Teaneck has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 57 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Teaneck in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Township of Teaneck ranks #10 at $191,100 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Township of Teaneck ranks #249 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($11,578).

Combined federal exposure here: $191,100 OSHA penalties plus $11,578 WHD back wages (5.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Township of Teaneck Compares

Township of Teaneck's 8.14 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (73.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2017-10-23

Last Inspection

2021-07-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.1 violations per visit. That's $27,300 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

63.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

36.8% 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

$191,100

Current Penalty Amount

$191,100

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$202,678

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$11,578
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,895
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$11,578

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Township of Teaneck owed $11,578 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Township of Teaneck compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Teaneck Industry Avg
Inspections 7 3.2
Violations 57 6.4
Total Penalty $191,100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,300 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($191,100 here).

Santa Fe, City of $208,850 NM C&C of Honolulu Board of Water Supply $226,509 HI Municipality of Anchorage $140,949 AK Dtop $248,550 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Alaska Dot&PF 7 insp. Fairbanks, AK United States Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command 7 insp. Groton, CT U.S. Dept. of Air Force 7 insp. Shaw Afb, SC Seattle Parks Department 7 insp. Seattle, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Bayonne
Bayonne, NJ
14 inspections $197,400
Santa Fe, City of
Santa Fe, NM
9 inspections $208,850
Davis Paige Management Systems - USDA
Annandale, VA
0 inspections $0
City of Dunkirk
Dunkirk, NY
0 inspections $0
Newark Professional Fire Protection Corp.
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Township of Teaneck against City of Bayonne, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Township of Teaneck's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Township of Teaneck also carries $11,578 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Teaneck safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of Teaneck's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 57 violations across 7 inspections, including 36 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Township of Teaneck have? ▼
Township of Teaneck has 57 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $191,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Teaneck had? ▼
Township of Teaneck has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-23 and the most recent on 2021-07-16. This averages 8.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Teaneck? ▼
Township of Teaneck has been assessed $191,100 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $11,578 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Township of Teaneck have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of Teaneck has 36 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.
Has Township of Teaneck been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Township of Teaneck, resulting in $11,578 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Township of Teaneck operate in? ▼
Township of Teaneck operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Township of Teaneck owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Township of Teaneck owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $11,578 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Township of Teaneck rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Township of Teaneck ranks #588 (the top 1% 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 Teaneck's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of Teaneck's total OSHA penalty of $191,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (73.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Dunkirk in Dunkirk, NY is a similar public administration 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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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 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.