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Hamilton Fire District No. 3

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamilton Fire District No. 3 ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamilton Fire District No. 3 in Hamilton, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hamilton Fire District No. 3 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation Dist in San Francisco, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,210 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hamilton Fire District No. 3 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hamilton Fire District No. 3 runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$5,200 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hamilton Fire District No. 3.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMUNICIPIO DE RIO GRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLARK COUNTY DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CATRON, COUNTY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LYONS FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10U.S DEPARTMENT OF TH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH CARTHAGE - POL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SHELBY COUNTY - SHER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NYCDOHMH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPT OF HOMELAND SEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LARCHMONT VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WADING RIVER FD HDQTRS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MI DOC MUSKEGON CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYSOCA KINGS COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BALTIMORE COUNTY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19TOWN OF WEST PARIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYCPD POLICE ACADEMY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CONSTANTIA TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPT OF TREASURY INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Hamilton Fire Distri…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Hamilton Fire District No. 3 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Hamilton Fire District No. 3 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hamilton Fire District No. 3 ranks #894 at $5,200 current penalty.

How Hamilton Fire District No. 3 Compares

Hamilton Fire District No. 3's 0.67 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-05-22

Last Inspection

2022-05-05

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,733 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$5,200

Current Penalty Amount

$5,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Hamilton Fire District No. 3 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hamilton Fire District No. 3 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $5,200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,733 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hamilton Fire District No. 3, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,200 here).

Wheatland TWP Fire Dept $5,200 MI Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation Dist $5,210 CA Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department $5,185 CA City of New Britain $5,290 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Municipio DE Rio Grande 3 insp. Rio Grande, PR City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 22 3 insp. Chicago, IL Clark County District Attorney Family Support Div. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Catron, County of 3 insp. Reserve, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wheatland TWP Fire Dept
Remus, MI
2 inspections $5,200
Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation Dist
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $5,210
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
Modesto, CA
3 inspections $5,185
Denham Blues
Waynesboro, MS
0 inspections $0
Grand Rapids Fire Protection Inc.
Wyoming, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hamilton Fire District No. 3'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 Hamilton Fire District No. 3 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hamilton Fire District No. 3's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Hamilton Fire District No. 3 have? ▼
Hamilton Fire District No. 3 has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamilton Fire District No. 3 had? ▼
Hamilton Fire District No. 3 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-22 and the most recent on 2022-05-05. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamilton Fire District No. 3? ▼
Hamilton Fire District No. 3 has been assessed $5,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hamilton Fire District No. 3 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hamilton Fire District No. 3 has 2 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 Hamilton Fire District No. 3 operate in? ▼
Hamilton Fire District No. 3 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 Hamilton Fire District No. 3 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamilton Fire District No. 3 ranks #54,171 (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 Hamilton Fire District No. 3's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hamilton Fire District No. 3's total OSHA penalty of $5,200 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation Dist in San Francisco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $5,210 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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