Establishment profile
NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.
ROUTE 3 WEST, RUTHERFORD, NJ, 07070
488410 — Motor Vehicle Towing
Summary
NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $4,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 69th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 202 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 56th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $4,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A02 | 1 | 1 | $4,800 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1986 | Jun 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0169 B03 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1986 | Jun 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1986 | Jun 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1986 | Jun 1986 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4884 within NJ. Peer group: 202 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2022 | Blunt force trauma,Broken Bone,Head,Leg,Motor Vehicle,Struck By,Tow TruckFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-24 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | — | $4,800 | |
| 1986-06-04 | Programmed Other | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- ROADRUNNER TOWING AND TRUCK SERVICE INC.CLIFTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- HIGHWAY SERVICE CORPORATIONELIZABETH — 1 federal enforcement record
- SHT CORP.BRIDGEWATER — 0 federal enforcement records
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- TUMINO'S TOWINGJACKSON TWP. — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $4,800 in total penalties.
- How does NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. operates in the motor vehicle towing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NICK'S TOWING SERVICE, INC..