Township of Pohatcong Department of Public Works Safety Record

Phillipsburg, NJ · Administrative & Waste Services

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/19/2024

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Township of Pohatcong Department of Public Works in Phillipsburg, New Jersey has 42 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $53,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2024.

Township of Pohatcong Department of Public Works in Phillipsburg, New Jersey has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the administrative & waste services industry, this places Township of Pohatcong Department of Public Works among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

29 of the 42 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. New Jersey workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.5 Township of Pohatcong Department of Public Works violations/inspection
vs
2.8 Administrative & Waste Services avg
Above industry average
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10 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
8 Serious (5 yr)
$22,700 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 42 violations, $53,500 in penalties across 12 inspections
42 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
29 Total Serious
$53,500 Total Penalties
Serious?
8 ($22,400)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($300)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 2005
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2005
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2005
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2005
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
Violations decreased 69% over the past 5 years (10 recent vs 32 prior).
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
8 citations $1,550
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
6 citations $9,800
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $9,800
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
3 citations $7,700
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $2,800

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Township of Pohatcong Department of Public Works in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/19/2024 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
08/22/2024 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 10 $22,700
01/18/2017 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
11/16/2016 Programmed Other? Phillipsburg, NJ 8 $30,800
04/28/2011 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 7 $0
04/28/2011 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
01/12/2009 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 3 $0
01/12/2009 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
04/02/2007 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
01/11/2007 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 6 $0
03/11/2005 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
01/07/2005 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 8 $0

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