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Trenton Police Communication Bureau

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trenton Police Communication Bureau ranks #3,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty92% serious
$63,000
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trenton Police Communication Bureau in Trenton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trenton Police Communication Bureau 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, County of Union Board of Elections in Elizabeth, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $63,000 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#3,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trenton Police Communication Bureau runs far above peers (24.2x 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

$63,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($63,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $63,000 $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 Trenton Police Communication Bureau.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF MAUI - DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF STERLING - F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CHARLOTTE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MI DOC THUMB CORRECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUINCY FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3P & P CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ETOWAH - ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NASSAU COUNTY FIRE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADDISON VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SALEM FLEET MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FULLER ROAD FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYCPD 5TH PCT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATRICK COUNTY TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Trenton Police Commu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Trenton Police Communication Bureau has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Trenton Police Communication Bureau in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Trenton Police Communication Bureau is the #64 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($63,000).

How Trenton Police Communication Bureau Compares

Trenton Police Communication Bureau's 6.50 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 (24.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-08

Last Inspection

2018-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $31,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$63,000

Current Penalty Amount

$63,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Trenton Police Communication Bureau compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trenton Police Communication Bureau Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 13 6.4
Total Penalty $63,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $31,500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Trenton Police Communication Bureau, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($63,000 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 (2 inspections here).

County of Maui - Dept. of Fire and Public Safety 2 insp. Kihei, HI City of Sterling - Fire Dept. 2 insp. Rock Falls, IL City of Charlotte Solid Waste 2 insp. Charlotte, NC MI Doc Thumb Correctional Facility 2 insp. Lapeer, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

County of Union Board of Elections
Elizabeth, NJ
2 inspections $63,000
Borough of Helmetta Fire Department
Helmetta, NJ
3 inspections $63,000
Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Company
Ewing, NJ
4 inspections $63,000
Township of Wayne
Wayne, NJ
12 inspections $62,650
Borough of Haddonfield Haddonfield Police Department
Haddonfield, NJ
2 inspections $62,300

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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 Trenton Police Communication Bureau safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trenton Police Communication Bureau's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Trenton Police Communication Bureau have? ▼
Trenton Police Communication Bureau has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Trenton Police Communication Bureau had? ▼
Trenton Police Communication Bureau has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-08 and the most recent on 2018-05-02. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trenton Police Communication Bureau? ▼
Trenton Police Communication Bureau has been assessed $63,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Trenton Police Communication Bureau have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trenton Police Communication Bureau has 12 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 Trenton Police Communication Bureau operate in? ▼
Trenton Police Communication Bureau operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Trenton Police Communication Bureau rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trenton Police Communication Bureau ranks #3,663 (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 Trenton Police Communication Bureau's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trenton Police Communication Bureau's total OSHA penalty of $63,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (24.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, County of Union Board of Elections in Elizabeth, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $63,000 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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