Public Administration · Newark, NJ
Newark Fire Department
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newark Fire Department ranks #207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 28 inspections.
- $331,000
- OSHA penalties
- 37
- Violations cited
- 28
- OSHA inspections
- #207
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Newark Fire Department in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 28 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $331,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Newark Fire Department 28 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 37 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BAE Systems Technology Solution&Services Inc in Wahiawa, HI is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 1.3
- violations per inspection
- 91.9%
- of violations were serious
- #207
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- C OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 28 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Newark Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average
- Newark Fire Department
Newark Fire Department
$331,000 in penalties
- Public Administration avg $2,606
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,606 in penalties
What this shows Newark Fire Department runs far above peers (127.0x 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
$331,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 Newark Fire Department.
Newark Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger
Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Newark Fire Department ranks #3 at $331,000 current penalty.
How Newark Fire Department Compares
Newark Fire Department's 1.32 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 (127.0x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
28
First Inspection
2016-10-28
Last Inspection
2025-10-14
Inspection Span
9 yrs
Violations / Inspection
1.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$11,821
Industry Avg / Inspection
$827
What this shows 28 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $11,821 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
34
Serious
91.9% of total
1
Willful
2.7% of total
1
Repeat
2.7% of total
1
Other-Than-Serious
2.7% 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
$331,000
Current Penalty Amount
$331,000
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How Newark Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Newark Fire Department | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 3.2 |
| Violations | 37 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $331,000 | $2,606 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $11,821 | $827 |
Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newark Fire Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($331,000 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (28 inspections here).
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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.
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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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