Construction Safety in New Jersey

OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in New Jersey

16,949 Employers
52,482 Violations
$132M Penalties
20,018 Inspections

According to OSHA enforcement records, 16,949 construction employers in New Jersey have accumulated 52,482 workplace safety violations across 20,018 inspections, with 44,161 classified as serious and $131,658,313 in total penalties. 10,339 employers received an F safety grade and 5,698 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 8,152 violations resulted in $45,914,422 in penalties.

Construction Workplace Safety in New Jersey

The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in New Jersey, with OSHA conducting 20,018 inspections across 16,949 employers. 44,161 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.

10,339 construction employers in New Jersey received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 5,698 received a D grade. Workers in New Jersey's construction industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.

Construction Employers in New Jersey 25 shown of 16,949

Employer City Violations Penalties Grade
Springfield Department of Public Works Springfield 119 $41,400 F
Township of Franklin Department of Public Works Somerset 58 $186,500 F
Borough of Manville Department of Public Works Manville 53 $155,160 F
Township of Warren- Department of Public Works Warren 52 $93,300 F
Bound Brook Department of Public Works Bridgewater 49 $109,200 F
Navka Construction Company North Arlington 48 $11,035 F
Borough of Lavallette Department of Public Works Lavallette 47 $132,700 F
Forsa Construction Jersey City 47 $113,748 F
Borough of South Bound Brook Public Works Department South Bound Brook 46 $60,450 F
Township of Ewing - Department of Public Works Ewing 46 $188,800 F
Township of Hillsborough Department of Public Works Hillsborough 45 $160,200 F
Borough of Ramsey Ramsey 44 $164,200 F
Ajd Construction Co Jersey City 43 $146,955 C
Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea Department of Public Works Avon by the Sea 43 $114,100 F
Borough of South Plainfield Department of Public Works South Plainfield 43 $160,200 F
160 Broadway Corp Jersey City 43 $750,000 F
Borough of Spotswood Department of Public Works Spotswood 40 $72,600 F
Township of Hamilton/department of Public Works Hamilton 39 $126,800 F
Borough of Brooklawn Department of Public Works Brooklawn 38 $43,200 F
Borough of Peapack & Gladstone - Department of Public Works Peapack 38 $119,700 F
Howell Township Department of Public Works Howell 38 $109,000 F
Clark Department of Public Works Clark 35 $18,900 F
Somerset County Roads and Bridges- Bridge Division Hillsborough 35 $0 F
Weeks Marine Jersey City 35 $12,926 F
Township of Holland Department of Public Works Milford 34 $27,600 F

Work in construction in New Jersey?

Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.

All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.

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