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Woodbine Developmental Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodbine Developmental Center has a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$69,750
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
$220
Back wages owed

Woodbine Developmental Center in Woodbine, NJ has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,750. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodbine Developmental Center 10 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (14.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $220 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. For comparison, San Mateo County in Redwood City, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower
$220
in back wages recovered

How Woodbine Developmental Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodbine Developmental Center runs far above peers (59.3x 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

$69,750 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 ($69,750) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $69,750 $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 Woodbine Developmental Center

The federal enforcement record for Woodbine Developmental Center in Woodbine, NJ includes 10 OSHA inspections and 18 violations, translating to 1.80 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 15 (83.3%) 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 $69,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $69,750 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,975. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs far above peers (59.3x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $220 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-05-05 to 2026-04-13, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2015-05-05

Last Inspection

2026-04-13

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 10 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $6,975 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$69,750

Current Penalty Amount

$69,750

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$69,970

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$220
Employees Affected
50
WHD Violations
50
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4
Avg Back Wages per Case
$110

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Woodbine Developmental Center owed $220 in back wages to 50 employees across 2 cases and 50 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: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Woodbine Developmental Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodbine Developmental Center Industry Avg
Inspections 10 0.7
Violations 18 1.1
Total Penalty $69,750 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,975 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodbine Developmental Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Woodbine Developmental Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 10 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Woodbine Developmental Center have? ▼
Woodbine Developmental Center has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodbine Developmental Center had? ▼
Woodbine Developmental Center has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-05 and the most recent on 2026-04-13. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodbine Developmental Center? ▼
Woodbine Developmental Center has been assessed $69,750 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $220 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Woodbine Developmental Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Woodbine Developmental Center has 15 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 Woodbine Developmental Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Woodbine Developmental Center, resulting in $220 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Woodbine Developmental Center operate in? ▼
Woodbine Developmental Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Woodbine Developmental Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Woodbine Developmental Center 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 $220 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Woodbine Developmental Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Woodbine Developmental Center's total OSHA penalty of $69,750 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer (59.3x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Mateo County in Redwood City, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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