Public Administration · Wildwood Crest, NJ

Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

48% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) in Wildwood Crest, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 11 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, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
47.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TOWN OF KILLINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COUNTY OF GILES, MAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF ROANOKE FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF SEATTLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PINETOP-LAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOODLETTSVILLE - ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KIMBALL - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRIDGEPORT FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SODDY DAISY - ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN COUNTY - MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12U.S. DEPARTMENT OF I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AVA TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PORTLAND VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUNIUS VOLUNTEER FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY VILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Borough of Wildwood …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) has 2 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.

How Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) Compares

Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe)'s 11.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-19

Last Inspection

2013-03-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

47.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

52.2% 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 23 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe), both outside NJ 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe)'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) have?
Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) had?
Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-19 and the most recent on 2013-03-19. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe)?
Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) has 11 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 Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) operate in?
Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe) 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 Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe)'s safety record compare to industry average?
Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Ppe)'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, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear 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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