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Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$36,900
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#7,866
of 100,495 penalized employers

Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters in Carteret, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of San Diego in San Diego, CA is another public administration employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $36,910 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
92%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters runs far above peers (14.3x 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

$36,900 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters

The federal enforcement record for Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters in Carteret, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 2.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $36,900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $36,900 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,225. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (14.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-13 to 2016-09-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-06-13

Last Inspection

2016-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $9,225 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$36,900

Current Penalty Amount

$36,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.1
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $36,900 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,225 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters have? ▼
Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters had? ▼
Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-13 and the most recent on 2016-09-13. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters? ▼
Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters has been assessed $36,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters has 6 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 Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters operate in? ▼
Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carteret Fire Dept., Station 1, Headquarters's total OSHA penalty of $36,900 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (14.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of San Diego in San Diego, CA is a similar public administration employer with $36,910 in current penalties.

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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.

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