New Jersey OSHA citations and inspections
Data as of October 5, 2026
Weekly digest of OSHA citations issued to employers in New Jersey, inspections opened recently, and the standards and industries cited most. New Jersey is covered by Federal OSHA (private sector); State Plan for public employees. The most-cited industry in the last 12 months was construction.
Recently issued citations: week of Aug 31, 2026
5 inspections with citations issued in the week of Aug 31, 2026, the most recent week with published records. Open this week's digest.
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Aluminum Company | Mountainside | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Quality Solid Surface, Inc. | Paterson | Aug 31, 2026 | 12 | $20,569 | $20,569 | Open | osha.gov |
| Om Log (usa) Inc. | Phillipsburg | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $10,641 | $6,385 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Prestone | Freehold | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $6,384 | $6,384 | Open | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Fanwood | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $1,655 | $1,655 | Open | osha.gov |
Weekly digest archive
- Week of Aug 31, 2026 (5)
- Week of Aug 24, 2026 (17)
- Week of Aug 17, 2026 (17)
- Week of Aug 10, 2026 (12)
- Week of Aug 3, 2026 (14)
- Week of Jul 27, 2026 (33)
- Week of Jul 20, 2026 (26)
- Week of Jul 13, 2026 (24)
- Week of Jul 6, 2026 (44)
- Week of Jun 29, 2026 (10)
- Week of Jun 22, 2026 (27)
- Week of Jun 15, 2026 (24)
- Week of Jun 8, 2026 (35)
- Week of Jun 1, 2026 (44)
- Week of May 25, 2026 (6)
- Week of May 18, 2026 (24)
- Week of May 11, 2026 (19)
- Week of May 4, 2026 (35)
- Week of Apr 27, 2026 (23)
- Week of Apr 20, 2026 (40)
- Week of Apr 13, 2026 (15)
- Week of Apr 6, 2026 (22)
- Week of Mar 30, 2026 (30)
- Week of Mar 23, 2026 (25)
- Week of Mar 16, 2026 (43)
- Week of Mar 9, 2026 (29)
- Week of Mar 2, 2026 (14)
- Week of Feb 23, 2026 (15)
- Week of Feb 16, 2026 (23)
- Week of Feb 9, 2026 (9)
- Week of Feb 2, 2026 (11)
- Week of Jan 26, 2026 (36)
- Week of Jan 19, 2026 (24)
- Week of Jan 12, 2026 (33)
- Week of Jan 5, 2026 (34)
- Week of Dec 29, 2025 (11)
- Week of Dec 22, 2025 (17)
- Week of Dec 15, 2025 (12)
- Week of Dec 8, 2025 (43)
- Week of Dec 1, 2025 (23)
- Week of Nov 24, 2025 (18)
- Week of Nov 17, 2025 (26)
- Week of Nov 10, 2025 (14)
- Week of Nov 3, 2025 (14)
- Week of Oct 27, 2025 (10)
- Week of Oct 20, 2025 (13)
- Week of Oct 13, 2025 (12)
- Week of Oct 6, 2025 (9)
Inspections recently opened
These inspections were opened in the last 60 days and have no citations in the public data yet. An inspection can follow a complaint, referral, program or random selection; opening an inspection does not mean any violation was found.
159 inspections opened in New Jersey in the last 60 days have no citations yet (9 opened in the last 14 days). By industry: Construction 68, Educational services 15, Transportation & warehousing 13, Utilities 12, Manufacturing 11, Administrative & waste services 10.
| Establishment | City | Industry | Opened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township Mua | Logan Township | Utilities | Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dennis Township School District - Transportation Garage | Dennisville | Transportation & warehousing | Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bound Brook Fire Department | Bound Brook | Public administration | Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Stanpac | Totowa | Manufacturing | Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Atlantic City | Construction | Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards in New Jersey
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 326 | 329 |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 144 | 253 |
| 1926.451 | Scaffold Safety | 101 | 186 |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 99 | 171 |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 90 | 108 |
| 1926.1053 | Ladder Safety | 88 | 110 |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 85 | 90 |
| 1910.212 | Machine Guarding | 78 | 85 |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 67 | 91 |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 62 | 62 |
| 1910.176 | Materials Handling | 61 | 66 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 61 | 87 |
| N.J.S.A. 34:6A-33(A) | 56 | 79 | |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 55 | 70 |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 53 | 57 |
By industry
| Industry | Inspections cited | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 586 | $10,271 |
| Manufacturing | 140 | $12,414 |
| Public administration | 52 | $4,700 |
| Transportation & warehousing | 48 | $14,895 |
| Educational services | 47 | $10,500 |
| Utilities | 39 | $17,500 |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | $9,789 |
| Administrative & waste services | 36 | $9,694 |
| Retail trade | 22 | $13,069 |
| Health care & social assistance | 18 | $7,000 |
| Other services | 9 | $12,768 |
| Professional & technical services | 8 | $8,133 |
| Accommodation & food services | 7 | $17,733 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation | 7 | $29,790 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 5 | $4,965 |
| Information | 3 | $1,700 |
| Real estate & rental | 1 | $215,164 |
Largest proposed penalties
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Farms New Jersey, Inc. | Swedesboro | Nov 21, 2025 | 16 | $1,125,484 | $1,125,484 | Contested | osha.gov |
| J.S Aldo's Construction Co., Inc. | Maywood | Oct 16, 2025 | 9 | $446,878 | $446,878 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Township of Toms River Department of Public Works | Toms River | Apr 27, 2026 | 17 | $338,000 | $338,000 | Contested | osha.gov |
| United Rentals | Mickleton | Oct 17, 2025 | 4 | $215,164 | $215,164 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Long Shot Pistol & Rifle, LLC | Secaucus | Oct 29, 2025 | 24 | $204,852 | $100,000 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Cartridge Actuated Devices, Inc. | Byram Township | Apr 23, 2026 | 8 | $182,067 | $182,067 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Schweid & Sons | Carlstadt | Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | $174,970 | $28,000 | Formal settlement | osha.gov |
| Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. | Boonton Township | Apr 20, 2026 | 1 | $165,514 | $165,514 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Cibovita Inc. | Totowa | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $165,514 | $82,757 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Mavis Tire Supply LLC | Jackson | Dec 22, 2025 | 4 | $153,680 | $107,576 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
Questions
How many OSHA citations were issued in New Jersey in the last 12 months?
1,064 inspections in New Jersey had citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, with 3,458 alleged violation items in the public data as of October 5, 2026.
Who enforces workplace safety in New Jersey?
New Jersey is covered by Federal OSHA (private sector); State Plan for public employees.
What are the most-cited standards in New Jersey?
The most-cited standards were 1926.501 (Fall Protection), 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout), 1926.451 (Scaffold Safety).
What is the typical OSHA penalty in New Jersey?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per cited inspection was $10,791; the median current penalty was $8,500. 6% of cited inspections had at least one item still under contest.
How current is this New Jersey data?
Records are rebuilt weekly from DOL bulk data. Citations appear about a month after issuance (newest issuance date in this snapshot: Sep 3, 2026). Newly opened inspections appear within a few weeks of opening.