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Basking Ridge Fire Company #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 ranks #6,079 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty61% serious
$44,170
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#6,079
of 99,447 penalized employers

Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 in Basking Ridge, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,170. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,079 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NPPR in Ponce, PR is another public administration employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $44,000 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
#6,079
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 runs far above peers (16.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$44,170 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

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 Basking Ridge Fire Company #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0018.136.254.372.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF GARDINER, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 69CITY OF CHESAPEAKE P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0NYCOCME, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF LODI, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3GENOA TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NYSOCA BRONX CRIMINA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2VAN ETTEN VILL FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20CITY OF CHICAGO - PO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSVILLE - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2NYCDPR METROPOLITAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17AZTEC, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24COHOES CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5HEMPSTEAD VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28DEPARTMENT OF CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23NYSDOCCS SUFFOLK ARE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7V.I. DEPARTMENT OF P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 40Basking Ridge Fire C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23
Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 sits at penalty rank #136 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($44,170 assessed).

How Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 Compares

Basking Ridge Fire Company #1's 3.29 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-03-06

Last Inspection

2021-08-19

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $6,310 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

39.1% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$44,170

Current Penalty Amount

$44,170

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 7 3.2
Violations 23 6.4
Total Penalty $44,170 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,310 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Basking Ridge Fire Company #1, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,170 here).

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Solano State Prison $44,080 CA NPPR $44,000 PR Asem $43,901 PR Los Angeles City Fire Department $43,200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

City of Gardiner 7 insp. Gardiner, ME City of Chesapeake Purchasing Department 7 insp. Chesapeake, VA Nycocme 7 insp. New York, NY City of Lodi 7 insp. Lodi, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roosevelt Fire Department
Roosevelt, NJ
5 inspections $44,100
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Solano State Prison
Vacaville, CA
4 inspections $44,080
East Orange Municipal Court
East Orange, NJ
2 inspections $44,000
NPPR
Ponce, PR
8 inspections $44,000
Asem
San Juan, PR
20 inspections $43,901

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What to do with this record

Use Basking Ridge Fire Company #1's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Basking Ridge Fire Company #1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 7 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 have? ▼
Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,170.
How many OSHA inspections has Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 had? ▼
Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-06 and the most recent on 2021-08-19. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Basking Ridge Fire Company #1? ▼
Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 has been assessed $44,170 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 has 14 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 Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 operate in? ▼
Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 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.
Where does Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 ranks #6,079 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Basking Ridge Fire Company #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Basking Ridge Fire Company #1's total OSHA penalty of $44,170 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (16.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, NPPR in Ponce, PR is a similar public administration employer with $44,000 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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