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Burlington Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burlington Fire Department ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burlington Fire Department in Burlington, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burlington Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside Parks and Recreation in Lakeside, AZ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burlington Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burlington Fire Department runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Burlington Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLAIRSTOWN HOSE CO. #1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21COUNTY 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: 2TINTON FALLS FIRE DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Burlington Fire Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Burlington Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Burlington Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Burlington Fire Department is the #1,579 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($750).

How Burlington Fire Department Compares

Burlington Fire Department's 0.50 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 below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-17

Last Inspection

2015-09-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Burlington Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burlington Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $750 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burlington Fire Department, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Town of Pinetop-Lakeside Parks and Recreation $750 AZ City of South el Monte - Public Works $750 CA Union Fire Department $750 NJ Ventura Youth Correctional Facility $750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blairstown Hose CO. #1 2 insp. Blairstown, NJ State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 2 insp. Central Village, CT County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works 2 insp. Pearisburg, VA City of Roanoke Fire-Ems 2 insp. Roanoke, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Pinetop-Lakeside Parks and Recreation
Lakeside, AZ
2 inspections $750
City of South el Monte - Public Works
South el Monte, CA
2 inspections $750
Union Fire Department
Union, NJ
2 inspections $750
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
Camarillo, CA
2 inspections $750
Menominee City of
Menominee, MI
2 inspections $750

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What to do with this record

Use Burlington Fire Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Burlington Fire Department against Town of Pinetop-Lakeside Parks and Recreation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Burlington Fire Department's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
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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 Burlington Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burlington Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Burlington Fire Department have? ▼
Burlington Fire Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Burlington Fire Department had? ▼
Burlington Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-17 and the most recent on 2015-09-17. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burlington Fire Department? ▼
Burlington Fire Department has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Burlington Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burlington Fire Department has 1 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 Burlington Fire Department operate in? ▼
Burlington 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 Burlington Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burlington Fire Department ranks #89,674 (the lower 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 Burlington Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burlington Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $750 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, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside Parks and Recreation in Lakeside, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $750 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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