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Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters in Essex, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, CTF Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 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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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST ORANGE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SIMPLEXGRINNELL I LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF CLIFTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPOKANE WATER/SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LANSING POLICE DEPT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TULARE COUNTY AG COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUTTE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF SORRENTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CITY OF CRESWELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PEGRAM - FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEW MEXICO DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF TUSTEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1US FOREST SERVICE 8A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DJ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF SPARKS - SPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT ARMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COVINGTON - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14FRESNO COUNTY SHERIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Essex Fire Engine Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters ranks #1,636 at $600 current penalty.

How Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters Compares

Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters'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 well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-29

Last Inspection

2026-05-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $600 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

City of Stockton Fire Dept $600 CA Wayne County the William Dickerson Detention Facility $600 MI Fire Ems Service $600 WA CTF Correctional Training Facility $600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East Orange Department of Health and Human Services 2 insp. East Orange, NJ Simplexgrinnell I LLC 2 insp. Albany, NY City of Clifton 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Spokane Water/Sewer Maint 2 insp. Spokane, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Stockton Fire Dept
Stockton, CA
3 inspections $600
Wayne County the William Dickerson Detention Facility
Hamtramck, MI
2 inspections $600
Fire Ems Service
Packwood, WA
2 inspections $600
Town of Voluntown
Voluntown, CT
4 inspections $600
CTF Correctional Training Facility
Soledad, CA
2 inspections $600

Compare Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters vs City of Stockton Fire Dept side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters'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 Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters have? ▼
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters had? ▼
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-29 and the most recent on 2026-05-20. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters? ▼
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters has 10 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 Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters operate in? ▼
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters 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 Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters ranks #91,681 (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 Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 Headquarters's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CTF Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, CA is a similar public administration employer with $600 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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