Public Administration · Fort Dix, NJ

Federal Correctional Institution

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Federal Correctional Institution has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Federal Correctional Institution 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ashland City - Fire Department in Ashland City, TN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Federal Correctional Institution.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDCR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS ALAMOS COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF NORTHFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMPANIA DE COMERCIO Y EXPORTACION DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF KILL DEVIL HILLS/ FIRE DEPT/OCEAN RESCUE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF SACRAMENTO UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF JUNCTION CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAGRANGE FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BELLS - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOUNT CARMEL - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WEST ALMOND TOWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OSSINING VILL FD - OSSINING HOSE, WASHINGTON HOOK & LADDER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE NORTHERN NAVAJO MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DCR INSTITUCION FASE I, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CA CORRECTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Federal Correctional Institution, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Federal Correctional Institution has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

How Federal Correctional Institution Compares

Federal Correctional Institution's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Federal Correctional Institution to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-15

Last Inspection

2010-08-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Federal Correctional Institution compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Federal Correctional Institution Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Federal Correctional Institution, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Federal Correctional Institution safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Federal Correctional Institution's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Federal Correctional Institution have?
Federal Correctional Institution has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Federal Correctional Institution had?
Federal Correctional Institution has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-15 and the most recent on 2010-08-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Federal Correctional Institution?
Federal Correctional Institution has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Federal Correctional Institution have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Federal Correctional Institution 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 Federal Correctional Institution operate in?
Federal Correctional Institution operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Federal Correctional Institution's safety record compare to industry average?
Federal Correctional Institution's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Ashland City - Fire Department in Ashland City, TN 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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