Public Administration · West New York, NJ

North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 ranks #3,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$61,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 in West New York, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $60,985 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#3,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 runs far above peers (23.4x 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

$61,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($61,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,000 $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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCA INSTITUTION FOR MEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF NOGALES, PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLINTON TWP DEPT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UH-LEEWARD COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MI DOC BELLAMY CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUTNAM COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VI FIRE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BWS INSPECTION SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIPLEY - FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORTH MERRICK FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUCHANAN VILL HALL/PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VETERANS AFFAIRS TAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENEVA CITY FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4US DEPARTMENT OF VET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARLISLE TOWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RUSHVILLE FPD-FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6North Hudson Regiona…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 is the #75 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($61,000).

How North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 Compares

North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4's 7.50 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 (23.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-08-29

Last Inspection

2023-12-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $30,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

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

$61,000

Current Penalty Amount

$61,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $61,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,500 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 have?
North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,000.
How many OSHA inspections has North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 had?
North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-29 and the most recent on 2023-12-08. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4?
North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 has been assessed $61,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 has 15 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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 operate in?
North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 ranks #3,829 (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 North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4's safety record compare to industry average?
North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4's total OSHA penalty of $61,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (23.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $60,985 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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