Public Administration · Salem, NJ

Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty58% serious
$1,950
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) in Salem, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) 6 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of North Branford in North Branford, CT is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $1,950 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
57.7%
of violations were serious
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (4.3 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 Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,950 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Elsinboro Fire Company (Building).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.623.134.746.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASSMCA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5BRUCETON - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MAYOR AND CITY COUNC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 44BIA-WESTERN REGION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27MUNICIPIO DE HORMIGU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CASTILE TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10YORK COUNTY CENTRAL …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0PORT CHESTER VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19BANEBERRY - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PORT OF PORTLAND, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL BUREAU OF PR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11U.S DEPARTMENT OF TH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26DCR, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL SERVICES ADM…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 36MUNICIPIO DE AGUADILLA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15NYCDOC OBCC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3127TH WING, SELFRIDG…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17PETERSBURG REDEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31Elsinboro Fire Compa…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) is the #1,300 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,950).

How Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) Compares

Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)'s 4.33 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-09-20

Last Inspection

2018-09-12

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $325 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

57.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

42.3% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,950

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) Industry Avg
Inspections 6 3.2
Violations 26 6.4
Total Penalty $1,950 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $325 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elsinboro Fire Company (Building), both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,950 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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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 Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 6 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) have?
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) had?
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-20 and the most recent on 2018-09-12. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)?
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) has been assessed $1,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) has 15 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 Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) operate in?
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) 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 Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) ranks #77,242 (the lower half 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 Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)'s safety record compare to industry average?
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)'s total OSHA penalty of $1,950 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of North Branford in North Branford, CT is a similar public administration employer with $1,950 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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