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Trenton Water Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trenton Water Works has a mixed safety record: 32 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty53% serious
$127,300
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#1,163
of 100,495 penalized employers

Trenton Water Works in Trenton, NJ has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $127,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Trenton Water Works: 11 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 17 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunrun Installation Services INC. in Oak Park, IL is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $126,764 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
53.1%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Trenton Water Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trenton Water Works runs far above peers (23.4x 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

$127,300 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($127,300) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $127,300 $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

What the Data Says About Trenton Water Works

The federal enforcement record for Trenton Water Works in Trenton, NJ includes 11 OSHA inspections and 32 violations, translating to 2.91 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 17 (53.1%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $127,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $127,300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,573. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (23.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-08-11 to 2025-12-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2025-08-11

Last Inspection

2025-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,573

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 11 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $11,573 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

53.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

46.9% 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

$127,300

Current Penalty Amount

$127,300

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 Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trenton Water Works Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.6
Violations 32 6.1
Total Penalty $127,300 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,573 $2,100
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $127,000
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2 inspections $126,764
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3 inspections $126,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton Water Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trenton Water Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 32 violations across 11 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Trenton Water Works have? ▼
Trenton Water Works has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $127,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Trenton Water Works had? ▼
Trenton Water Works has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-08-11 and the most recent on 2025-12-17. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trenton Water Works? ▼
Trenton Water Works has been assessed $127,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Trenton Water Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trenton Water Works has 17 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 Water Works operate in? ▼
Trenton Water Works operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Trenton Water Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trenton Water Works's total OSHA penalty of $127,300 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (23.4x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunrun Installation Services INC. in Oak Park, IL is a similar utilities employer with $126,764 in current penalties.

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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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