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Administrative & Waste Services · Tuckahoe, NJ

Upper Township Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Upper Township Public Works ranks #22,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty47% serious
$16,100
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Upper Township Public Works in Tuckahoe, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Upper Township Public Works 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smithwick Executive Protection Patrol in Petaluma, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
46.7%
of violations were serious
#22,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Upper Township Public Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Upper Township Public Works runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$16,100 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Upper Township Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERIDGE POLYMER, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NATIONWIDE TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BARON HR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADVENTURES INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESSEX CO DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FIRSTAR FIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45GARAVENTA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10STEVENS DISPOSAL & R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24NEW HORIZONS ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CADIEU TREE EXPERTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ABATEMENT PROFESSION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MINERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4COMMERCIAL LAWN MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JET POLYMER RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GOMEZ TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF WATERBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Upper Township Publi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Upper Township Public Works has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Upper Township Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Upper Township Public Works ranks #798 at $16,100 current penalty.

How Upper Township Public Works Compares

Upper Township Public Works's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-12-07

Last Inspection

2016-10-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,367

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $5,367 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

46.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$16,100

Current Penalty Amount

$16,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Upper Township Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Upper Township Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 15 2.7
Total Penalty $16,100 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,367 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,100 here).

Tidewater Fibre CORP $16,131 VA Chenega Base & Logistics Services, LLC $16,131 AK Menasha Packaging Company LLC DBA Advertising Resources, INC. $16,131 IL Service Clean East INC $16,050 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ameridge Polymer, INC 3 insp. Rome, GA Nationwide Tree Service, LLC 3 insp. Parkville, MD Baron HR 3 insp. Commerce, CA Aam INC 3 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Frelinghuysen Department of Public Works
Johnsonburg, NJ
3 inspections $16,100
Annex
Elmsford, NY
0 inspections $0
Smithwick Executive Protection Patrol
Petaluma, CA
0 inspections $0
KPS Security
Yonkers, NY
0 inspections $0
Staff Pro
Huntington Beach, CA
0 inspections $0

Compare Upper Township Public Works vs Township of Frelinghuysen Department of Public Works side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Upper Township Public Works's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Upper Township Public Works against Township of Frelinghuysen Department of Public Works, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Upper Township Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Upper Township Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Upper Township Public Works have? ▼
Upper Township Public Works has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Upper Township Public Works had? ▼
Upper Township Public Works has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-07 and the most recent on 2016-10-27. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Upper Township Public Works? ▼
Upper Township Public Works has been assessed $16,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Upper Township Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Upper Township Public Works has 7 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 Upper Township Public Works operate in? ▼
Upper Township Public Works operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Upper Township Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Upper Township Public Works ranks #22,317 (the top quarter 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 Upper Township Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Upper Township Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $16,100 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smithwick Executive Protection Patrol in Petaluma, CA is a similar administrative & waste services 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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