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Administrative & Waste Services · Ridgewood, NJ

Village of Ridgewood

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Village of Ridgewood ranks #1,707 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty74% serious
$101,150
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,707
of 99,447 penalized employers

Village of Ridgewood in Ridgewood, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $101,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Village of Ridgewood 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,707 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J&J Worldwide Services in Yuma, AZ is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
74.1%
of violations were serious
#1,707
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Village of Ridgewood compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Village of Ridgewood runs far above peers (27.0x 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

$101,150 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($101,150) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $101,150 $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 Village of Ridgewood.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOHAWK MATERIALS CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JUNIPER LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSAL PROTECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROFESSIONAL FACILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11S.B. COX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OUTERLAND HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIERRA PROCESSING LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PERKINS TREE & LANDS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SA TOTAL TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARATHON STAFFING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SIERRA WASTE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AVON AUTOMOTIVE CADI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ECOBRYT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ECTI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YOUNG'S NURSERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A&I INDUSTRIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VXI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Village of Ridgewood, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Village of Ridgewood has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Village of Ridgewood in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Village of Ridgewood ranks #51 at $101,150 current penalty.

How Village of Ridgewood Compares

Village of Ridgewood's 13.50 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 far above peers (27.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-20

Last Inspection

2017-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $50,575 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

74.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

25.9% 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

$101,150

Current Penalty Amount

$101,150

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 Village of Ridgewood compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Village of Ridgewood Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 27 2.7
Total Penalty $101,150 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50,575 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($101,150 here).

Rscva $101,550 NV Unity Disposal & Recycling, LLC $100,489 MD Sewing Collection INC. $100,000 OH Petag CORP./Rettra Plastic $97,608 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Mohawk Materials CO., INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Juniper Landscaping of Florida LLC 2 insp. Lakeland, FL Universal Protection Service, LP 2 insp. Van Nuys, CA Professional Facilities Management, INC. 2 insp. Montgomery, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tru Green
Waukesha, WI
0 inspections $0
City of Perth Amboy- Department of Public Works
Perth Amboy, NJ
2 inspections $101,000
RAM Technologies, Inc.
Alexandria, VA
0 inspections $0
Rscva
Reno, NV
3 inspections $101,550
J&J Worldwide Services
Yuma, AZ
0 inspections $0

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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 Village of Ridgewood safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Village of Ridgewood's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Village of Ridgewood have? ▼
Village of Ridgewood has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $101,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Village of Ridgewood had? ▼
Village of Ridgewood has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-20 and the most recent on 2017-06-06. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Village of Ridgewood? ▼
Village of Ridgewood has been assessed $101,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Village of Ridgewood have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Village of Ridgewood has 20 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 Village of Ridgewood operate in? ▼
Village of Ridgewood 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 Village of Ridgewood rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Village of Ridgewood ranks #1,707 (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 Village of Ridgewood's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Village of Ridgewood's total OSHA penalty of $101,150 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (27.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, J&J Worldwide Services in Yuma, AZ 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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