Public Administration · Oaklyn, NJ

Oaklyn Fire Department (Building)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) has a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

65% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections

Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) in Oaklyn, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 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 Oaklyn Fire Department (Building): 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 17 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Dufur in Dufur, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
65.4%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Oaklyn Fire Department (Building).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0022.645.167.790.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF WESTON, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 86NYCHA - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS REHAB PHASE III, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20ROSWELL, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12MARQUETTE CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27CITY OF DANVILLE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5BOON TWP FIRE AND RESCUE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15NYSDOCCS GREAT MEADOW CORR FAC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6MONTEZUMA FD INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11GENEVA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THERESA FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17RIDGE FD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4ERIE COUNTY RATH OFFICE BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MIDDLETON - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9U.S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28TOWN OF BROOKLYN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 58NYCDOT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MI DOC GUS HARRISON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15HERKIMER CO SHERIFF'S DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12Oaklyn Fire Department (Building), OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26
Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

How Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) Compares

Oaklyn Fire Department (Building)'s 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-10-15

Last Inspection

2011-01-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

65.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

34.6% 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 Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) Industry Avg
Inspections 6 3.2
Violations 26 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oaklyn Fire Department (Building), both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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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 Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Oaklyn Fire Department (Building)'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 6 inspections, including 17 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 Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) have?
Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) had?
Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-15 and the most recent on 2011-01-18. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oaklyn Fire Department (Building)?
Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) has 17 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 Oaklyn Fire Department (Building) operate in?
Oaklyn Fire Department (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.
How does Oaklyn Fire Department (Building)'s safety record compare to industry average?
Oaklyn Fire Department (Building)'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Dufur in Dufur, OR is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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