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Woodstown Sewerage Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodstown Sewerage Authority ranks #11,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$28,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Woodstown Sewerage Authority in Woodstown, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodstown Sewerage Authority 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Louth Callan Renewables, LLC in Coventry, RI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,809 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#11,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Woodstown Sewerage Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodstown Sewerage Authority runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$28,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Woodstown Sewerage Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELITE POWER & RECOVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IMPERIAL IRRIGATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESCANABA CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RANCHO MURIETA COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIGCO UTILITY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONKLIN TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF DENTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16YONKERS CITY DPW WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FULTON CITY WATER MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ERIE WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GALESBURG SANITARY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LG & E AND KU ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SENECA FALLS TN GARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST KNOX UTILITY-MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF ARROWSMIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLACK DIAMOND POWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONSUMERS ENERGY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NAES POWER CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Woodstown Sewerage A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Woodstown Sewerage Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Woodstown Sewerage Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Woodstown Sewerage Authority ranks #168 at $28,000 current penalty.

How Woodstown Sewerage Authority Compares

Woodstown Sewerage Authority's 5.00 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-15

Last Inspection

2016-10-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $14,000 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$28,000

Current Penalty Amount

$28,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Woodstown Sewerage Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodstown Sewerage Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $28,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,000 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Woodstown Sewerage Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,000 here).

Calenergy $28,060 CA Sunflower Electric Power Corporation $28,139 KS Louth Callan Renewables, LLC $27,809 RI Orange County Sanitation District $28,350 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Elite Power & Recovery, INC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX Imperial Irrigation District 2 insp. LA Quinta, CA Escanaba City of 2 insp. Escanaba, MI Rancho Murieta Community Service District 2 insp. Rancho Murieta, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Calenergy
Calipatria, CA
4 inspections $28,060
Fort Lee DPW
Fort Lee, NJ
2 inspections $27,900
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Ulysses, KS
2 inspections $28,139
Louth Callan Renewables, LLC
Coventry, RI
2 inspections $27,809
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant
Florence, NJ
4 inspections $28,200

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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 Woodstown Sewerage Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Woodstown Sewerage Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Woodstown Sewerage Authority have? ▼
Woodstown Sewerage Authority has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodstown Sewerage Authority had? ▼
Woodstown Sewerage Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-15 and the most recent on 2016-10-27. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodstown Sewerage Authority? ▼
Woodstown Sewerage Authority has been assessed $28,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Woodstown Sewerage Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Woodstown Sewerage Authority has 8 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 Woodstown Sewerage Authority operate in? ▼
Woodstown Sewerage Authority 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 Woodstown Sewerage Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodstown Sewerage Authority ranks #11,591 (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 Woodstown Sewerage Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Woodstown Sewerage Authority's total OSHA penalty of $28,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Louth Callan Renewables, LLC in Coventry, RI is a similar utilities employer with $27,809 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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