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Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) ranks #31,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) in Salem, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, City of Orange Township Fire Department in Orange, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$11,200 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCA TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHYSICIAN H.M.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF WHITTIER PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CITY OF BRAWLEY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALASKA DF & G, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF STAMFORD POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STATE OF OREGON DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF KELSO PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAKESHMA TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF OREGON DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF HOMELA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMY AND AIR FORCE E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KILLAWOG VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VDOT, INTERSTATE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPT. OF INTERIOR - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BELLS - POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3V.I. DEPARTMENT OF L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RICHWOODS FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NYCHPD - MANHATTAN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPRINGVILLE CITY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Lower Alloways Creek…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) ranks #546 at $11,200 current penalty.

How Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) Compares

Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building)'s 2.00 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 (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-23

Last Inspection

2018-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,600 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$11,200

Current Penalty Amount

$11,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $11,200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,600 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building), both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,200 here).

County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office $11,175 CA Alaska Doc $11,275 AK Dot-Hilo International Airport $11,125 HI City of Roanoke Fire-Ems $11,112 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CA Transportation 2 insp. Olivehurst, CA Physician H.M.O., INC. 2 insp. Bayamon, PR City of Whittier Public Safety 2 insp. Whittier, AK City of Brawley Public Works Department 2 insp. Brawley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Woodcliff Lake Fire Department
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
2 inspections $11,200
City of Orange Township Fire Department
Orange, NJ
2 inspections $11,200
Moorestown Police Department
Moorestown, NJ
2 inspections $11,200
Tabernacle Fire Company (Building)
Tabernacle, NJ
2 inspections $11,200
Township of Pequannock
Pompton Plains, NJ
4 inspections $11,200

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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 Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building)'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) have? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) had? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-23 and the most recent on 2018-05-09. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building)? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) has been assessed $11,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) has 4 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 Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) operate in? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) 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 Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building) ranks #31,895 (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 Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek Fire Station 18-2 (Building)'s total OSHA penalty of $11,200 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Orange Township Fire Department in Orange, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $11,200 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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