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Wanaque Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wanaque Police Department ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wanaque Police Department in Wanaque, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wanaque Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Penns Grove - Police Department in Penns Grove, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wanaque Police Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wanaque Police Department runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$4,900 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wanaque Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YPSILANTI TWP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALUM ROCK UNION ELEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITEVILLE - POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRATTSVILLE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCHRA DYCKMAN JOB C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMMISSIONERS OF CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF SMITHFIELD, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FLORAL PARK VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KISMET FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NYCPD 300 GOLD STREET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CA CONSUMER AFFAIRS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US DEPARTMENT OF HOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YONKERS CITY DPW ENV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. BORDER PATROL- …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYSDOH OFFICE OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTCHESTER CO DEPT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Wanaque Police Depar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Wanaque Police Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Wanaque Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Wanaque Police Department sits at penalty rank #922 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($4,900 assessed).

How Wanaque Police Department Compares

Wanaque Police Department's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2026-02-26

Last Inspection

2026-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,450 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$4,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Wanaque Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wanaque Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $4,900 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,450 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wanaque Police Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,900 here).

Town of Portage Lake $4,900 ME Alamogordo, City of $4,875 NM Washoe County School District $4,927 NV Town of Darien $4,870 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wayne County Sheriff's Office 2 insp. Detroit, MI Ypsilanti TWP 2 insp. Ypsilanti, MI California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2 insp. Tracy, CA Alum Rock Union Elementary School District 2 insp. San Jose, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Penns Grove - Police Department
Penns Grove, NJ
4 inspections $4,900
Avon-BY-the-Sea Police Department
Avon BY the Sea, NJ
2 inspections $4,900
Northfield Fire Department
Northfield, NJ
3 inspections $4,900
Pennsauken Police Department - Crossing Guards
Pennsauken, NJ
2 inspections $4,900
North Bergen Housing Authority
North Bergen, NJ
2 inspections $4,900

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What to do with this record

Use Wanaque Police Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Wanaque Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wanaque Police Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wanaque Police Department have? ▼
Wanaque Police Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Wanaque Police Department had? ▼
Wanaque Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-02-26 and the most recent on 2026-04-10. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wanaque Police Department? ▼
Wanaque Police Department has been assessed $4,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Wanaque Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wanaque Police Department has 1 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 Wanaque Police Department operate in? ▼
Wanaque Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wanaque Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wanaque Police Department ranks #56,108 (the lower half 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 Wanaque Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wanaque Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $4,900 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Penns Grove - Police Department in Penns Grove, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $4,900 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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