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Hackettstown Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hackettstown Fire Department ranks #18,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,700
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hackettstown Fire Department in Hackettstown, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hackettstown Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, CA Forestry & Fire Protection in Riverside, CA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,560 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#18,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hackettstown Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hackettstown Fire Department runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$18,700 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hackettstown Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDETROIT CITY OF FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JUNTA DE GOBIERNO DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MAPLE GROVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MADISON- PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ORANGE COUNTY FIRE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MASON COUNTY FPD # 9, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF LA PINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF PORTSMOUTH G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOX ELDER COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOX FIRE PROTECTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LANCASTER CENTRAL SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN STATE POLICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCMINNVILLE-PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARGYLE TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF SPRINGFIELD-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BALDWINSVILLE VILL M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DENNING TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES MARSHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hackettstown Fire De…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Hackettstown Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Hackettstown Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Hackettstown Fire Department is the #369 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($18,700).

How Hackettstown Fire Department Compares

Hackettstown Fire Department's 3.50 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 (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-04

Last Inspection

2022-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $9,350 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,700

Current Penalty Amount

$18,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Hackettstown Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $18,700 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,350 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,700 here).

Valdez City of $18,753 AK DE $18,800 PR City of West Haven $18,600 CT CA Forestry & Fire Protection $18,560 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Detroit City of Fire Department 2 insp. Detroit, MI Junta DE Gobierno del Servicio 911 2 insp. San Juan, PR Department of Motor Vehicles- Rancho Cucamonga Field Office 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA City of Maple Grove - Police - Letf - Pups 2 insp. Maple Grove, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rockaway Township Fire Department
Rockaway, NJ
3 inspections $18,750
Valdez City of
Valdez, AK
5 inspections $18,753
DE
Morovis, PR
8 inspections $18,800
City of West Haven
West Haven, CT
19 inspections $18,600
CA Forestry & Fire Protection
Riverside, CA
3 inspections $18,560

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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 Hackettstown Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hackettstown Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Hackettstown Fire Department have? ▼
Hackettstown Fire Department has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Hackettstown Fire Department had? ▼
Hackettstown Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-04 and the most recent on 2022-04-04. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hackettstown Fire Department? ▼
Hackettstown Fire Department has been assessed $18,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hackettstown Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hackettstown Fire Department has 7 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 Hackettstown Fire Department operate in? ▼
Hackettstown Fire Department 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 Hackettstown Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hackettstown Fire Department ranks #18,969 (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 Hackettstown Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hackettstown Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $18,700 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Forestry & Fire Protection in Riverside, CA is a similar public administration employer with $18,560 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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