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Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department in Elmwood Park, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District #1 - Wayside Fire Company Station 36-2 in Tinton Falls, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$9,800 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALBION CTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF BECKER - PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SNOHOMISH COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA SUBSTANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THOMPSONVILLE FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOUGHTON COUNTY SHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DYER COUNTY - TRUSTEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESVILLE VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF NEVADA-DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCHA RED HOOK HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTFIELD VILLAGE CL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDES FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Borough of Elmwood P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department sits at penalty rank #615 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($9,800 assessed).

How Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department Compares

Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department's 1.00 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-19

Last Inspection

2024-08-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $9,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,800 here).

City of Rockingham - Water & Wastewater Treatment $9,800 NC Town of Greenville $9,800 ME C&C-DFM, Kaneohe Corporation Yard $9,829 HI Ottumwa, City of $9,861 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Albion CTY of 2 insp. Albion, MI DE 2 insp. Lajas, PR City of Becker - Public Works 2 insp. Becker, MN Snohomish County 2 insp. Arlington, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District #1 - Wayside Fire Company Station 36-2
Tinton Falls, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Borough of Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Hainesport Fire Company (Building)
Hainesport, NJ
8 inspections $9,800
Beverly City Fire Station 121 (Building)
Beverly, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Park Ridge Fire Department
Park Ridge, NJ
2 inspections $9,800

Compare Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department vs Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District #1 - Wayside Fire Company Station 36-2 side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department'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 Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department have? ▼
Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department had? ▼
Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-19 and the most recent on 2024-08-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department? ▼
Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department has been assessed $9,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department has 2 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 Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department operate in? ▼
Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department 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 Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department ranks #35,736 (the upper half 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 Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Elmwood Park Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $9,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District #1 - Wayside Fire Company Station 36-2 in Tinton Falls, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $9,800 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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