Public Administration · Herkimer, NY

Herkimer Vill Fire Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Herkimer Vill Fire Dept has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Herkimer Vill Fire Dept in Herkimer, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 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 kept close, sustained watch on Herkimer Vill Fire Dept: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 9 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, Borough of Palisades Park Municipal in Palisades Park, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF OGDENSBURG, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9VILLAGE OF FORD HEIG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FEDERAL BUREAU OF PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BELMAR FIRE DEPT, HO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10FRANKLLIN LAKES FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16DEMAREST FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29BOGOTA FIRE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25VINELAND FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MOSCOW TWP FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22TOWN OF STEILACOOM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4GREENBACK - ADMINIST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CORDELL HULL UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5FOREST SERVICE, PARK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF SOMERDALE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DHS-CITIZENSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BELLEVILLE FIRE DEPT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LAWRENCE ROAD FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31Herkimer Vill Fire D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
Herkimer Vill Fire Dept has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept Compares

Herkimer Vill Fire Dept's 2.25 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Herkimer Vill Fire Dept to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-04-01

Last Inspection

2016-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Herkimer Vill Fire Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 9 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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept, both outside NY 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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Herkimer Vill Fire Dept's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept have?
Herkimer Vill Fire Dept has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Herkimer Vill Fire Dept had?
Herkimer Vill Fire Dept has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-01 and the most recent on 2016-08-11. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Herkimer Vill Fire Dept?
Herkimer Vill Fire Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Herkimer Vill Fire Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Herkimer Vill Fire Dept has 9 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 Herkimer Vill Fire Dept operate in?
Herkimer Vill Fire Dept 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.
How does Herkimer Vill Fire Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Herkimer Vill Fire Dept's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Palisades Park Municipal in Palisades Park, NJ 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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