Utilities · Vineland, NJ

Vineland City Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vineland City Water Department has a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty69% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$182,000
OSHA penalties: 48
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #641
of 100,495 penalized employers

Vineland City Water Department in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $182,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vineland City Water Department 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 33 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jersey City Mua Westside Treatment Plant in Jersey City, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $195,300 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection: 68.8%
of violations were serious: 99%
of penalized employers rank lower

Vineland City Water De…

$182,000
Utilities avg

$5,434

What this shows Vineland City Water Department runs far above peers (33.5x 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

$182,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Vineland City Water Department

The federal enforcement record for Vineland City Water Department in Vineland, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 48 violations, translating to 12.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 33 (68.8%) 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 $182,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $182,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $45,500. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (33.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-11-09 to 2017-09-21, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-11-09

Last Inspection

2017-09-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $45,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Serious

68.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

31.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$182,000

Current Penalty Amount

$182,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Vineland City Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Vineland City Water Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	48	6.1
Total Penalty	$182,000	$5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$45,500	$2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vineland City Water Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Vineland City Water Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 4 inspections, including 33 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 Vineland City Water Department have? ▼

Vineland City Water Department has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $182,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Vineland City Water Department had? ▼

Vineland City Water Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-09 and the most recent on 2017-09-21. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Vineland City Water Department? ▼

Vineland City Water Department has been assessed $182,000 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Vineland City Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Vineland City Water Department has 33 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 Vineland City Water Department operate in? ▼

Vineland City Water Department 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 Vineland City Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Vineland City Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $182,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (33.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jersey City Mua Westside Treatment Plant in Jersey City, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $195,300 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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