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City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$30,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,000. 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Phillipsburg - Courthouse in Phillipsburg, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,100 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 runs far above peers (11.5x 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

$30,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHALEDON FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BARRE, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23CA FORESTRY AND FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LOBELVILLE - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF CORTLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROCKY TOP - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GLENARDEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25ST. JAMES FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPT. OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIANTONE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NYCPD 23RD PRECINCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HUNTERDON COUNTY SHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WALL FIRE COMPANY #1…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MUNFORD - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22LARCHMONT VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US DEPT OF HOMELAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PENFIELD TN DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CA CORRECTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0City of Chicago - Fi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 has 3 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 ranks #220 at $30,000 current penalty.

How City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 Compares

City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11's 1.67 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 (11.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-08-30

Last Inspection

2025-06-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $10,000 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

100.0% 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

$50,000

Current Penalty Amount

$30,000

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,000 from the initial assessment of $50,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $30,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,000 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,000 here).

Farmington Volunteer Fire Company $30,000 NJ City of Anaheim Public Utilities $30,005 CA Los Angeles County Sheriff $29,940 CA Town of Phillipsburg - Courthouse $30,100 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Haledon Fire Department Company 1 3 insp. Haledon, NJ Barre, City of 3 insp. Barre, VT CA Forestry and Fire Protection 3 insp. Ione, CA Lobelville - City Hall 3 insp. Lobelville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farmington Volunteer Fire Company
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
4 inspections $30,000
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. D2 - BN 8
Chicago, IL
3 inspections $30,000
City of Anaheim Public Utilities
Anaheim, CA
2 inspections $30,005
Los Angeles County Sheriff
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $29,940
Town of Phillipsburg - Courthouse
Phillipsburg, NJ
2 inspections $30,100

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What to do with this record

Use City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 have? ▼
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,000.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 had? ▼
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-30 and the most recent on 2025-06-18. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11? ▼
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 has been assessed $30,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 has 0 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 operate in? ▼
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 ranks #10,559 (the top quarter 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 Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11's total OSHA penalty of $30,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (11.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Phillipsburg - Courthouse in Phillipsburg, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $30,100 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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