Public Administration · East Orange, NJ

East Orange Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Orange Fire Department has a mixed safety record: 33 violations across 14 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty79% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$114,000
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 14
OSHA inspections: #1,375
of 100,495 penalized employers

East Orange Fire Department in East Orange, NJ has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $114,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East Orange Fire Department 14 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 26 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alog in Fort Riley, KS is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection: 78.8%
of violations were serious: 99%
of penalized employers rank lower

East Orange Fire Depar…

$114,000
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows East Orange Fire Department runs far above peers (44.2x 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

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About East Orange Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for East Orange Fire Department in East Orange, NJ includes 14 OSHA inspections and 33 violations, translating to 2.36 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 26 (78.8%) 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 $114,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $114,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,143. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (44.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-03-07 to 2021-07-21, a window of roughly 8 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-03-07

Last Inspection

2021-07-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,143

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 14 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $8,143 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

78.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

21.2% 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

$114,000

Current Penalty Amount

$114,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How East Orange Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	East Orange Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	14	3.1
Violations	33	6.4
Total Penalty	$114,000	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,143	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Orange Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, East Orange Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 33 violations across 14 inspections, including 26 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 East Orange Fire Department have? ▼

East Orange Fire Department has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $114,000.

How many OSHA inspections has East Orange Fire Department had? ▼

East Orange Fire Department has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-07 and the most recent on 2021-07-21. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for East Orange Fire Department? ▼

East Orange Fire Department has been assessed $114,000 in current OSHA penalties.

Does East Orange Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. East Orange Fire Department has 26 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 East Orange Fire Department operate in? ▼

East Orange Fire Department 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 East Orange Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

East Orange Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $114,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (44.2x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alog in Fort Riley, KS is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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