VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 330 EAST WALNUT RD., VINELAND, NJ 08360 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 48 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $182,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-01-21.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $182,000.00 is more than 42.0× 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 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 48 citations spanning 10 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 November 27, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 2016. Of the 48 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 $182,000.00 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 $3,791.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the Vineland City Water Department reveals a comprehensive breakdown of fundamental safety management
This facility's $182,000 penalty is higher than 99% 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 VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT cited for?
VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT received 48 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $182,000.00. The inspection opened on 2016-01-21.
How much was VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $182,000.00 against VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT in VINELAND, NJ. Average per citation: $3,791.67.
Is VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VINELAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 50 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 $182,000.00 is above the industry average.