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Woodbury City Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodbury City Sewer Department ranks #22,150 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty38% serious
$16,200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,150
of 99,447 penalized employers

Woodbury City Sewer Department in Woodbury, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodbury City Sewer Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,150 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Imperial Irrigation District in Imperial, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#22,150
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Woodbury City Sewer Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodbury City Sewer Department runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$16,200 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Woodbury City Sewer Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARKANSAS ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TSG WATER RESOURCES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROW RIVER VALLEY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LAFOLLETTE UTILITIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEAKLEY COUNTY MUNIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOSTERBURG WATER DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWN OF TRAPPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CORNING CITY WELL 9, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALAMO - WASTEWATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WELLSVILLE VILL UNDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AEE TECNICA ARECIBO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SENECA FALLS TN FALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHERRILL CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ST JOHNSVILLE VILL W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF GRAFTON-WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WISCONSIN ELECTRIC P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENDICOTT VIL - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Woodbury City Sewer …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Woodbury City Sewer Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Woodbury City Sewer Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Woodbury City Sewer Department is the #267 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($16,200).

How Woodbury City Sewer Department Compares

Woodbury City Sewer Department's 4.00 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 above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-09

Last Inspection

2015-12-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $8,100 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$16,200

Current Penalty Amount

$16,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Woodbury City Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodbury City Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $16,200 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,100 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,200 here).

City of Fortuna $16,200 CA Imperial Irrigation District $16,200 CA Genera PR LLC $16,224 PR Village of Westmont - Water Dept. $16,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, INC. 2 insp. Hackett, AR TSG Water Resources, INC. 2 insp. ST John, VI Row River Valley Water District 2 insp. Dorena, OR Lafollette Utilities - Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 insp. LA Follette, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Fortuna
Fortuna, CA
3 inspections $16,200
Imperial Irrigation District
Imperial, CA
2 inspections $16,200
Etan Limited, LLC
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Genera PR LLC
Guayanilla, PR
3 inspections $16,224
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Woodbury City Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Woodbury City Sewer Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Woodbury City Sewer Department have? ▼
Woodbury City Sewer Department has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodbury City Sewer Department had? ▼
Woodbury City Sewer Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-09 and the most recent on 2015-12-01. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodbury City Sewer Department? ▼
Woodbury City Sewer Department has been assessed $16,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Woodbury City Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Woodbury City Sewer Department has 3 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 Woodbury City Sewer Department operate in? ▼
Woodbury City Sewer Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Woodbury City Sewer Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodbury City Sewer Department ranks #22,150 (the top quarter 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 Woodbury City Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Woodbury City Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $16,200 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Imperial Irrigation District in Imperial, CA is a similar utilities employer with $16,200 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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