Public Administration · Chester, NJ

Chester Township Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chester Township Fire Department ranks #1,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$96,600
OSHA penalties: 24
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #1,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chester Township Fire Department in Chester, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $96,600. 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 Chester Township Fire Department: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Township of South Hackensack in South Hackensack, NJ is another public administration employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $96,100 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 79.2%
of violations were serious: #1,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Chester Township Fire …

$96,600
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Chester Township Fire Department runs far above peers (37.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$96,600 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Chester Township Fire Department.

Chester Township Fire Department has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Chester Township Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chester Township Fire Department ranks #29 at $96,600 current penalty.

How Chester Township Fire Department Compares

Chester Township Fire Department's 6.00 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 far above peers (37.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-10-07

Last Inspection

2016-01-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $24,150 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

79.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$96,600

Current Penalty Amount

$96,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Chester Township Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	24	6.4
Total Penalty	$96,600	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$24,150	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($96,600 here).

DCR $97,128 PR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility $91,175 CA Las Vegas, City of $91,100 NM Village of Maywood - Fire Department $105,480 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Saint Joseph - Police Department 4 insp. Saint Joseph, TN Aep 4 insp. Camuy, PR Nycdoc North Infirmary Command (Nic) 4 insp. East Elmhurst, NY Buffalo City Police Dept B District 4 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advanced Technology Leaders

Augusta, GA

0 inspections $0

Township of South Hackensack

South Hackensack, NJ

9 inspections $96,100

DCR

Bayamon, PR

15 inspections $97,128

Town of Harrison

Harrison, NJ

2 inspections $97,300

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Goldsboro, NC

4 inspections $9,100

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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 Chester Township Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Chester Township Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 4 inspections, including 19 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 Chester Township Fire Department have? ▼

Chester Township Fire Department has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $96,600.

How many OSHA inspections has Chester Township Fire Department had? ▼

Chester Township Fire Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-07 and the most recent on 2016-01-14. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Chester Township Fire Department? ▼

Chester Township Fire Department has been assessed $96,600 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Chester Township Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Chester Township Fire Department has 19 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 Chester Township Fire Department operate in? ▼

Chester Township 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 Chester Township Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chester Township Fire Department ranks #1,883 (the top 5% 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 Chester Township Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Chester Township Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $96,600 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (37.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of South Hackensack in South Hackensack, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $96,100 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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