Public Administration · Wayne, NJ

Township of Wayne

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Wayne ranks #3,697 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 42 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty12% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$62,650
OSHA penalties: 42
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections: #3,697
of 99,447 penalized employers

Township of Wayne in Wayne, NJ has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 42 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $62,650. 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 Wayne 12 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 42 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,697 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Haddonfield Haddonfield Police Department in Haddonfield, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $62,300 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 11.9%
of violations were serious: #3,697
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 42 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Township of Wayne

$62,650
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Township of Wayne runs far above peers (24.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$62,650 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wayne.

Township of Wayne has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 42 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 Wayne in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Township of Wayne ranks #69 at $62,650 current penalty.

How Township of Wayne Compares

Township of Wayne's 3.50 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 (24.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-01-11

Last Inspection

2026-03-13

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,221

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 12 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,221 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

11.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

88.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$62,650

Current Penalty Amount

$62,650

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Township of Wayne	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	3.2
Violations	42	6.4
Total Penalty	$62,650	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,221	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($62,650 here).

Municipio DE Yauco $62,050 PR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center $60,985 CA DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife $60,896 HI Orange County Fire Authority $60,275 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility 12 insp. Auburn, NY U. S. Dept. of Navy 12 insp. Camp Lejeune, NC Nycdoc Otis Bantum Correctional Center (Obcc) 12 insp. East Elmhurst, NY City of Hampton Procurement Office 12 insp. Hampton, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Haddonfield Haddonfield Police Department

Haddonfield, NJ

2 inspections $62,300

Township of Denville

Denville, NJ

6 inspections $62,300

County of Union Board of Elections

Elizabeth, NJ

2 inspections $63,000

Borough of Helmetta Fire Department

Helmetta, NJ

3 inspections $63,000

Trenton Police Communication Bureau

Trenton, NJ

2 inspections $63,000

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What to do with this record

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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 Wayne safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Township of Wayne's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 42 violations across 12 inspections, including 5 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 Wayne have? ▼

Township of Wayne has 42 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $62,650.

How many OSHA inspections has Township of Wayne had? ▼

Township of Wayne has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-11 and the most recent on 2026-03-13. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Township of Wayne? ▼

Township of Wayne has been assessed $62,650 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Township of Wayne have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Township of Wayne 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 Wayne operate in? ▼

Township of Wayne 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.

Where does Township of Wayne rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Township of Wayne ranks #3,697 (the top 5% 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 Wayne's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Township of Wayne's total OSHA penalty of $62,650 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (24.0x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Haddonfield Haddonfield Police Department in Haddonfield, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $62,300 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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