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Washington Township

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washington Township has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty68% serious
$67,900
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$223
Back wages owed

Washington Township in Washington, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,900. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $223 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washington Township 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 13 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $223 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Luxor Solutions Corp. in Carolina, PR is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
68.4%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower
$223
in back wages recovered

How Washington Township compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Washington Township runs far above peers (18.2x 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

$67,900 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($67,900) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $67,900 $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 Washington Township

The federal enforcement record for Washington Township in Washington, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 19 violations, translating to 9.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (68.4%) 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 $67,900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $67,900 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $33,950. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs far above peers (18.2x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $223 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2022-03-09 to 2022-04-18, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-03-09

Last Inspection

2022-04-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $33,950 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

68.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

31.6% 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

$67,900

Current Penalty Amount

$67,900

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$68,123

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$223
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$56
Avg Back Wages per Case
$223

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Washington Township owed $223 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Washington Township compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Washington Township Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 19 2.7
Total Penalty $67,900 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,950 $3,191
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Township safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Washington Township's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Washington Township have? ▼
Washington Township has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Washington Township had? ▼
Washington Township has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-09 and the most recent on 2022-04-18. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Washington Township? ▼
Washington Township has been assessed $67,900 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $223 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Washington Township have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Washington Township has 13 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.
Has Washington Township been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Washington Township, resulting in $223 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Washington Township operate in? ▼
Washington Township operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Washington Township owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Washington Township owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $223 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Washington Township's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Washington Township's total OSHA penalty of $67,900 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer (18.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Luxor Solutions Corp. in Carolina, PR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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