Public Administration · Fairfield, NJ

Fairfield Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairfield Police Department ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,000
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairfield Police Department in Fairfield, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Fairfield Police Department: 7 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Allied Fire Protection, Inc. in Brentwood, MD is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection: 40.0%
of violations were serious: #24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$15,000
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Fairfield Police Department runs far above peers (5.8x 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

$15,000 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Fairfield Police Department.

Fairfield Police Department has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Fairfield Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Fairfield Police Department sits at penalty rank #441 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($15,000 assessed).

How Fairfield Police Department Compares

Fairfield Police Department's 3.57 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 (5.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-07-08

Last Inspection

2014-11-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,143

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $2,143 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

40.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$15,000

Current Penalty Amount

$15,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Fairfield Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fairfield Police Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	25	6.4
Total Penalty	$15,000	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,143	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairfield Police Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,000 here).

Dearborn Heights Public Works $14,900 MI Dtop Cesco Metropolitano $14,900 PR Municipio DE Humacao Omme $14,850 PR Fairbanks North Star Borough $15,219 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Njdmva- Veterans Memorial Home- Vineland

Vineland, NJ

5 inspections $15,000

Dearborn Heights Public Works

Dearborn Heights, MI

2 inspections $14,900

Dtop Cesco Metropolitano

Carolina, PR

2 inspections $14,900

Allied Fire Protection, Inc.

Brentwood, MD

0 inspections $0

Borough of Keyport Police Department

Keyport, NJ

2 inspections $14,850

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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 Fairfield Police Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fairfield Police Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 7 inspections, including 10 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 Fairfield Police Department have? ▼

Fairfield Police Department has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Fairfield Police Department had? ▼

Fairfield Police Department has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-08 and the most recent on 2014-11-24. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fairfield Police Department? ▼

Fairfield Police Department has been assessed $15,000 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Fairfield Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fairfield Police Department 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 Fairfield Police Department operate in? ▼

Fairfield Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Fairfield Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairfield Police Department ranks #24,157 (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 Fairfield Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fairfield Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $15,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allied Fire Protection, Inc. in Brentwood, MD 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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