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City of Asbury Park Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Asbury Park Fire Department ranks #10,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$31,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Asbury Park Fire Department in Asbury Park, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Asbury Park Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility in Corinth, MS is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#10,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 City of Asbury Park Fire Department runs far above peers (11.9x 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

$31,000 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 City of Asbury Park Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF LILLINGTON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF DETROIT DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FARMINGTON HILLS CIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF WATERBURY, F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW HANOVER COUNTY-H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CALIF KERN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF TENINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BELLE MEADE - CITY H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LUMBERLAND TOWN OFFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RED BOILING SPRINGS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARYLAND POLICE AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAFOLLETTE - POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF MAMAKATING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYC DOE DIVISION OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BAY SHORE FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYS DOCCS PAROLE OFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0City of Asbury Park …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
City of Asbury Park Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

City of Asbury Park Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Asbury Park Fire Department is the #206 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($31,000).

How City of Asbury Park Fire Department Compares

City of Asbury Park Fire Department's 2.50 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 far above peers (11.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-07-29

Last Inspection

2022-04-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $15,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$31,000

Current Penalty Amount

$31,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Asbury Park Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $31,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Asbury 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 ($31,000 here).

PSD-Maui Community Correctional Center $30,970 HI Saint Albans, City of $30,643 VT DS $30,500 PR City of Anaheim, Anaheim Convention Center $31,635 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Lillington - Public Works 2 insp. Lillington, NC City of Detroit Department of Transportation 2 insp. Detroit, MI Farmington Hills City of 2 insp. Farmington Hills, MI City of Scottsdale - Facilities North 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

PSD-Maui Community Correctional Center
Wailuku, HI
6 inspections $30,970
Parsippany District #6 Fire Association
Parsippany, NJ
4 inspections $30,800
Hamilton Fire District #5
Hamilton, NJ
2 inspections $30,800
Hempstead Police Department
Hempstead, NY
0 inspections $0
Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility
Corinth, MS
0 inspections $0

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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 City of Asbury Park Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Asbury Park Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 City of Asbury Park Fire Department have? ▼
City of Asbury Park Fire Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,000.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Asbury Park Fire Department had? ▼
City of Asbury Park Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-29 and the most recent on 2022-04-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Asbury Park Fire Department? ▼
City of Asbury Park Fire Department has been assessed $31,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Asbury Park Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Asbury Park Fire Department has 5 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 City of Asbury Park Fire Department operate in? ▼
City of Asbury 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 City of Asbury 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, City of Asbury Park Fire Department ranks #10,085 (the top 10% 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 City of Asbury Park Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Asbury Park Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $31,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (11.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility in Corinth, MS 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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