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Public Administration · Allentown, NJ

Hope Fire Company # 1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hope Fire Company # 1 ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hope Fire Company # 1 in Allentown, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hope Fire Company # 1 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Vincent Fire Company (Building) in Vincentown, NJ is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hope Fire Company # 1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hope Fire Company # 1 runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$8,400 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Hope Fire Company # 1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESCANABA CTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SOH-THE JUDICIARY, F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JONES COUNTY - EMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF PALM DESERT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF STRATFORD FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAGINAW FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SELMER - TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CHARLOTTESVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LOUDON COUNTY - MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FARRAGUT - TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POUGHKEEPSIE TN RECR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US MARSHALS SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF SALEM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMITY TOWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Hope Fire Company # 1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Hope Fire Company # 1 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Hope Fire Company # 1 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hope Fire Company # 1 ranks #671 at $8,400 current penalty.

How Hope Fire Company # 1 Compares

Hope Fire Company # 1's 1.50 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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-12-20

Last Inspection

2018-04-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Hope Fire Company # 1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hope Fire Company # 1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $8,400 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hope Fire Company # 1, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,400 here).

City of Berkeley - Parks Division $8,435 CA LA City Building & Safety $8,435 CA NPPR $8,326 PR Town of Bethel $8,478 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Policia DE Puerto Rico 2 insp. San Juan, PR Escanaba CTY of 2 insp. Escanaba, MI Soh-the Judiciary, First Circuit Court-Juvenile Client Services Branch, Detention Services Section 2 insp. Kapolei, HI Jones County - Ems 2 insp. Trenton, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vincent Fire Company (Building)
Vincentown, NJ
6 inspections $8,400
Vincent Fire Company (Ppe)
Vincentown, NJ
2 inspections $8,400
Hammonton Fire Department Station #2
Hammonton, NJ
3 inspections $8,400
Good Will Fire Company No. 1
Belvidere, NJ
3 inspections $8,400
City of Picayune
Picayune, MS
0 inspections $0

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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 Hope Fire Company # 1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hope Fire Company # 1's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Hope Fire Company # 1 have? ▼
Hope Fire Company # 1 has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Hope Fire Company # 1 had? ▼
Hope Fire Company # 1 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-20 and the most recent on 2018-04-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hope Fire Company # 1? ▼
Hope Fire Company # 1 has been assessed $8,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hope Fire Company # 1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hope Fire Company # 1 has 3 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 Hope Fire Company # 1 operate in? ▼
Hope Fire Company # 1 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 Hope Fire Company # 1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hope Fire Company # 1 ranks #40,207 (the upper 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 Hope Fire Company # 1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hope Fire Company # 1's total OSHA penalty of $8,400 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vincent Fire Company (Building) in Vincentown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $8,400 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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