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Westville Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westville Water Department ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westville Water Department in Westville, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westville Water Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Itc Holdings CORP in Novi, MI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Westville Water Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Westville Water Department runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Westville Water Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYNAGRO WWT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF TRACY WASTEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLES GAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTAR ENERGY CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OTTER ROCK WATER DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIRST UTILITY TIPTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PORTVILLE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DELHI VILL WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KANSAS GAS SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DALIA TRAVEL MART INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WATER & WASTEWATER S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ESCANABA CITY OF WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROGERSVILLE - WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUFFALO WATER AUTHOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ECOBAY SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WELLSVILLE VILL MUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREENPORT TN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Westville Water Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Westville Water Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Westville Water Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Westville Water Department sits at penalty rank #710 of 866 penalized establishments ($1,400 assessed).

How Westville Water Department Compares

Westville Water Department's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-18

Last Inspection

2015-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Westville Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westville Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $1,400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Itc Holdings CORP $1,400 MI City of South Portland $1,400 ME City of Chicago Heights - Water and Sewer $1,400 IL Samples Monitoring Service, LLC $1,404 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Synagro WWT INC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI City of Tracy Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 insp. Tracy, CA Peoples Gas 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Westar Energy Center 2 insp. Saint Marys, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Park Sewer Dept
National Park, NJ
2 inspections $1,400
Itc Holdings CORP
Novi, MI
2 inspections $1,400
City of South Portland
South Portland, ME
18 inspections $1,400
City of Chicago Heights - Water and Sewer
Chicago Heights, IL
2 inspections $1,400
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
Passaic, NJ
2 inspections $1,400

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What to do with this record

Use Westville Water 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 Westville Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Westville Water Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Westville Water Department have? ▼
Westville Water Department has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Westville Water Department had? ▼
Westville Water Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-18 and the most recent on 2015-05-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westville Water Department? ▼
Westville Water Department has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Westville Water Department operate in? ▼
Westville Water Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Westville Water Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westville Water Department ranks #82,453 (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 Westville Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Westville Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Itc Holdings CORP in Novi, MI is a similar utilities employer with $1,400 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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