Public Administration · Maple Shade, NJ

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

47% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) in Maple Shade, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 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 Maple Shade Fire Department (Building): 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 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, Medina - Parks & Recreation in Medina, TN is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 47.4%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)

The federal enforcement record for Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) in Maple Shade, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 19 violations, translating to 4.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (47.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-01-27 to 2012-03-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-01-27

Last Inspection

2012-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

47.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

52.6% 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 Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.1
Violations	19	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 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 Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) have? ▼

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) has 19 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 Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) had? ▼

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-27 and the most recent on 2012-03-30. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)? ▼

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) 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 Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) operate in? ▼

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building) operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Maple Shade Fire Department (Building)'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Medina - Parks & Recreation in Medina, TN is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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