Public Administration · Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Farmington Volunteer Fire Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farmington Volunteer Fire Company ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty22% serious
$30,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Farmington Volunteer Fire Company in Egg Harbor Township, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 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 kept close, sustained watch on Farmington Volunteer Fire Company: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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). Of these, 4 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 (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Anaheim Public Utilities in Anaheim, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,005 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company 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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVI DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF DENMARK, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF CARLTON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL - POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1V.I. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SILVER SPRINGS VILL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MAGEE FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5NYCACS HORIZON JUVEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0HAUPPAUGE FD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15NYSDOCCS SHAWANGUNK …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2KINDE AREA FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DF, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1VI DEPARTMENT OF HUM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3OAT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5NYSDOCCS MOHAWK CORR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6NYCPD 67TH PCT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1NEWBURGH TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Farmington Volunteer…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Farmington Volunteer Fire Company in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Farmington Volunteer Fire Company ranks #220 at $30,000 current penalty.

How Farmington Volunteer Fire Company Compares

Farmington Volunteer Fire Company's 4.50 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

4

First Inspection

2015-04-17

Last Inspection

2015-06-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$30,000

Current Penalty Amount

$30,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Farmington Volunteer Fire Company compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Farmington Volunteer Fire Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 18 6.4
Total Penalty $30,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Farmington Volunteer Fire Company, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Farmington Volunteer Fire Company'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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Farmington Volunteer Fire Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company have?
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Farmington Volunteer Fire Company had?
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-17 and the most recent on 2015-06-11. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farmington Volunteer Fire Company?
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company has been assessed $30,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Farmington Volunteer Fire Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Farmington Volunteer Fire Company has 4 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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company operate in?
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company 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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Farmington Volunteer Fire Company 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 Farmington Volunteer Fire Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company'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 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Anaheim Public Utilities in Anaheim, CA is a similar public administration employer with $30,005 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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