Public Administration · Irvington, NJ

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 ranks #2,292 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 24 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$84,900
OSHA penalties: 24
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #2,292
of 99,447 penalized employers

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 in Irvington, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $84,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 9 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,292 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alaska Dot&PF in Fairbanks, AK is another public administration employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $82,987 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection: 79.2%
of violations were serious: #2,292
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (2.7 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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$84,900
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 runs far above peers (32.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$84,900 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Irvington Fire Department- Station #2.

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 ranks #42 at $84,900 current penalty.

How Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 Compares

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2's 2.67 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 far above peers (32.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-09-03

Last Inspection

2022-09-15

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 9 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $9,433 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

79.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$84,900

Current Penalty Amount

$84,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Irvington Fire Department- Station #2	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	3.2
Violations	24	6.4
Total Penalty	$84,900	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,433	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Irvington Fire Department- Station #2, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($84,900 here).

Alaska Dot&PF $82,987 AK Anchorage, Municipality of $79,762 AK Las Vegas, City of $91,100 NM California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility $91,175 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Dept of Homeland Security Customs & Border Protect 9 insp. Laredo, TX Newburgh City Police Dept 9 insp. Newburgh, NY Doh - Hawaii State Hospital 9 insp. Kaneohe, HI Army National Guard 9 insp. Jber, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Municipio Autonomo DE Guaynabo

Guaynabo, PR

2 inspections $0

Loyal Source Government Services

Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. (KBR)

7 inspections $82,987

Compare Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 vs Municipio Autonomo DE Guaynabo side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Irvington Fire Department- Station #2'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 Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Irvington Fire Department- Station #2's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 24 violations across 9 inspections, including 19 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 Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 have? ▼

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $84,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 had? ▼

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-03 and the most recent on 2022-09-15. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Irvington Fire Department- Station #2? ▼

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 has been assessed $84,900 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 has 19 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 Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 operate in? ▼

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 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 Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 ranks #2,292 (the top 5% 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 Irvington Fire Department- Station #2's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Irvington Fire Department- Station #2's total OSHA penalty of $84,900 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (32.6x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alaska Dot&PF in Fairbanks, AK is a similar public administration employer with $82,987 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.

Employer Matching

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