Utilities · Atco, NJ

Township of Waterford Utilities Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Waterford Utilities Department has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

83% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Township of Waterford Utilities Department in Atco, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 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 Waterford Utilities Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Long Beach Township Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Township of Waterford Utilities Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEE HOOGAN SHELTER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE METROPOLITAN DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIRCH BAY WATER & SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL - SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCOEE UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIGEON FORGE - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LA CITY WATER AND PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0METROPOLITAN WATER R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SANTA CLARA VALLEY W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALFRED VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF EFFINGHAM-WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUMMERTOWN UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHADY GROVE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WATERLOO VILL RIVER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNTSVILLE UTILITY-W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOPEWELL TN WATER DIST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SENECA COUNTY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MAROA-WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Township of Waterfor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Township of Waterford Utilities Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

How Township of Waterford Utilities Department Compares

Township of Waterford Utilities Department's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Township of Waterford Utilities Department to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-02

Last Inspection

2014-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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: Utilities

How Township of Waterford Utilities Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Waterford Utilities Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

Use Township of Waterford Utilities Department'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 Waterford Utilities Department safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Township of Waterford Utilities Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Township of Waterford Utilities Department have?
Township of Waterford Utilities Department has 6 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 Waterford Utilities Department had?
Township of Waterford Utilities Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-02 and the most recent on 2014-07-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Waterford Utilities Department?
Township of Waterford Utilities Department has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Waterford Utilities Department have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Township of Waterford Utilities Department 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 Waterford Utilities Department operate in?
Township of Waterford Utilities Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Township of Waterford Utilities Department's safety record compare to industry average?
Township of Waterford Utilities Department's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Long Beach Township Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ is a similar utilities 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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