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Park Ridge Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Park Ridge Fire Department ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Park Ridge Fire Department in Park Ridge, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Park Ridge Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Town of Greenville in Greenville, ME is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Park Ridge Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Park Ridge Fire Department runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$9,800 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Park Ridge Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LISBON VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NC DOC- CORRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF NEW BERN PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MENOMINEE CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEIDA - POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BELFAST VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VESTAL TOWN POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARRIMAN - PARKS & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLIFTON - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOMPKINS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLLINWOOD - UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HERKIMER TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELLPORT FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NYCHA WAGNER HOUSES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH FARMINGDALE FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLM/COLORADO RIVER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF SPRINGERVILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Park Ridge Fire Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Park Ridge Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Park Ridge Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Park Ridge Fire Department is the #615 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($9,800).

How Park Ridge Fire Department Compares

Park Ridge Fire Department's 1.00 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-22

Last Inspection

2015-06-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$9,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Park Ridge Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Park Ridge Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $9,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Park Ridge Fire Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,800 here).

City of Rockingham - Water & Wastewater Treatment $9,800 NC Town of Greenville $9,800 ME C&C-DFM, Kaneohe Corporation Yard $9,829 HI Ottumwa, City of $9,861 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

State of California, Department of Transportation 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department 2 insp. Lisbon, CT NC Doc- Correctional Institution for Women 2 insp. Raleigh, NC City of New Bern Public Works Garage 2 insp. New Bern, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Rockingham - Water & Wastewater Treatment
Rockingham, NC
2 inspections $9,800
Parkertown Volunteer Fire Company
Little Egg Harbor TWP, NJ
7 inspections $9,800
Bayonne Housing Authority
Bayonne, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Town of Greenville
Greenville, ME
6 inspections $9,800
Community Volunteer Fire & Rescue # 1
Somerset, NJ
2 inspections $9,800

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What to do with this record

Use Park Ridge Fire Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Park Ridge Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Park Ridge Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Park Ridge Fire Department have? ▼
Park Ridge Fire Department has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Park Ridge Fire Department had? ▼
Park Ridge Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-22 and the most recent on 2015-06-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Park Ridge Fire Department? ▼
Park Ridge Fire Department has been assessed $9,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Park Ridge Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Park Ridge Fire Department has 2 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 Park Ridge Fire Department operate in? ▼
Park Ridge Fire Department 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 Park Ridge Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Park Ridge Fire Department ranks #35,736 (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 Park Ridge Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Park Ridge Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $9,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Greenville in Greenville, ME is a similar public administration employer with $9,800 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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