Utilities · Trenton, NJ
Trenton Water Department
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trenton Water Department ranks #3,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 3 inspections.
- $68,100
- OSHA penalties
- 35
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #3,238
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Trenton Water Department in Trenton, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $68,100. 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 Water Department 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 11.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Salem Sewage Treatment in Salem, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $68,600 in current penalties.
- 11.7
- violations per inspection
- 65.7%
- of violations were serious
- #3,238
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Trenton Water Department compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average
- Trenton Water Department
Trenton Water Department
$68,100 in penalties
- Utilities avg $5,509
Utilities industry average (per employer)
$5,509 in penalties
What this shows Trenton Water Department runs far above peers (12.4x 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
$68,100 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Trenton Water Department.
Trenton Water Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger
Utilities sector: Trenton Water Department is the #53 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($68,100).
How Trenton Water Department Compares
Trenton Water Department's 11.67 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 far above peers (12.4x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
3
First Inspection
2015-05-06
Last Inspection
2023-05-24
Inspection Span
8 yrs
Violations / Inspection
11.7
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$22,700
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,104
What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 11.7 violations per visit. That's $22,700 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
23
Serious
65.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
12
Other-Than-Serious
34.3% 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
$68,100
Current Penalty Amount
$68,100
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Utilities
How Trenton Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Trenton Water Department | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 35 | 6.1 |
| Total Penalty | $68,100 | $5,509 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $22,700 | $2,104 |
Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Trenton Water Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($68,100 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities
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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.
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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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