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Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) ranks #28,662 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
$12,600
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) in Medford, 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: $12,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Medford Township Fire Station 251 (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 #28,662 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, Westville Fire District (Building) in Westville, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,662
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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$12,600 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF WEST RUTLAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN DESERT CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ESSEXVILLE PUBLIC SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELIZABETH FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CITY OF GRANDVIEW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRENCH CAMP MCKINLEY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROCKWAY TWP FIRE ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRIGHTWATERS VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTH CARTHAGE - POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEW JOHNSONVILLE - F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NYS POLICE TROOP E, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOMONAUK COMMUNITY FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7USDA, FARM SERVICE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAPEL HILL - FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6US DEPARTMENT OF JUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROWNSVILLE - FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TN REVENUE - NASHVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLINTON - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Medford Township Fir…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Medford Township Fire Station 251 (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.

Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) sits at penalty rank #500 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($12,600 assessed).

How Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) Compares

Medford Township Fire Station 251 (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 (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-24

Last Inspection

2018-09-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,300 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$12,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $12,600 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,300 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building), both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,600 here).

Wabash Valley Correctional Facility $12,600 IN City of las Vegas $12,650 NV C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station $12,675 HI Buena Vista Public Works Department $12,700 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of West Rutland 2 insp. West Rutland, VT Southern Desert Correctional Center 2 insp. Indian Springs, NV Essexville Public Safety Department 2 insp. Essexville, MI Elizabeth FPD 2 insp. Elizabeth, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glen Ridge Police Department
Glen Ridge, NJ
3 inspections $12,600
City of Trenton Fire Department - Engine No. 8
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $12,600
Westville Fire District (Building)
Westville, NJ
2 inspections $12,600
Vineland Fire Department Station #2
Vineland, NJ
3 inspections $12,600
Okanogan County Sheriff's Office
Okanogan, WA
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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Medford Township Fire Station 251 (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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) have? ▼
Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) had? ▼
Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-24 and the most recent on 2018-09-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building)? ▼
Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) has been assessed $12,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Medford Township Fire Station 251 (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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) operate in? ▼
Medford Township Fire Station 251 (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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building) ranks #28,662 (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 Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Medford Township Fire Station 251 (Building)'s total OSHA penalty of $12,600 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Westville Fire District (Building) in Westville, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $12,600 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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