Public Administration · Bainbridge, NY

Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

64% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept in Bainbridge, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 54gota Fire Department House 403 in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWASHINGTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT (MAINTENANCE GARAGE), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CAL FIRE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF TRENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - ENGINE NO. 8, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF BROOKLAWN FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DRNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF DRESDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TOWN OF CLARKDALE, TOWN YARD/SHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIERCE COUNTY-CENTRAL MAINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SANTA ANA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GLOBE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION, CUTTERS WELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ASHLAND CITY - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CA MOTOR VEHICLES ARMY DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT - MAINTENANCE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MITCHELL FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VI LEGISLATURE--ST. CROIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CEDAR HILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14US ARMY GARRISON POHAKULOA FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MSHA - MINE SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept Compares

Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-05

Last Inspection

2011-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

35.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 14 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept have?
Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept had?
Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-05 and the most recent on 2011-06-28. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept?
Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept operate in?
Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Bainbridge FD Bainbridge Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, 54gota Fire Department House 403 in Bogota, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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