TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at ROUTE 29 SOUTH P.O. BOX 528, TRENTON, NJ 08604 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $51,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-05-06.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $51,100.00 is more than 11.8× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 22, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2015. Of the 22 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $51,100.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,322.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the Trenton Water Department reveals a deeply ingrained systemic failure regarding high-hazard operational safety,
This facility's $51,100 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,654.
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What OSHA violations was TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT cited for?
TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT received 22 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $51,100.00. The inspection opened on 2015-05-06.
How much was TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $51,100.00 against TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT in TRENTON, NJ. Average per citation: $2,322.73.
Is TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 31 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $51,100.00 is above the industry average.