Public Administration · Parsippany, NJ

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Parsippany District #6 Fire Association ranks #10,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty36% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$30,800
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #10,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association in Parsippany, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,800. 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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Saint Albans, City of in Saint Albans, VT is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $30,643 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 35.7%
of violations were serious: #10,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Parsippany District #6…

$30,800
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Parsippany District #6 Fire Association runs far above peers (11.8x 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

$30,800 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association.

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Parsippany District #6 Fire Association ranks #208 at $30,800 current penalty.

How Parsippany District #6 Fire Association Compares

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association's 3.50 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 (11.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-12-27

Last Inspection

2018-07-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,700 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

35.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

64.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,800

Current Penalty Amount

$30,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Parsippany District #6 Fire Association compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Parsippany District #6 Fire Association	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	14	6.4
Total Penalty	$30,800	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,700	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Parsippany District #6 Fire Association, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,800 here).

Saint Albans, City of $30,643 VT PSD-Maui Community Correctional Center $30,970 HI DS $30,500 PR City of Anaheim Public Utilities $30,005 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

County of Merced 4 insp. Merced, CA U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 4 insp. Sardis, MS Taberg Volunteer Fire Company 4 insp. Taberg, NY Nevada Department of Corrections 4 insp. Carson City, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hamilton Fire District #5

Hamilton, NJ

2 inspections $30,800

Hempstead Police Department

Hempstead, NY

0 inspections $0

Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility

Corinth, MS

0 inspections $0

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of Weights and Measures

Avenel, NJ

2 inspections $30,650

Saint Albans, City of

Saint Albans, VT

4 inspections $30,643

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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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Parsippany District #6 Fire Association's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association have? ▼

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,800.

How many OSHA inspections has Parsippany District #6 Fire Association had? ▼

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-27 and the most recent on 2018-07-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Parsippany District #6 Fire Association? ▼

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association has been assessed $30,800 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Parsippany District #6 Fire Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Parsippany District #6 Fire Association has 5 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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association operate in? ▼

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association 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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Parsippany District #6 Fire Association ranks #10,164 (the top 10% 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 Parsippany District #6 Fire Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Parsippany District #6 Fire Association's total OSHA penalty of $30,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (11.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Saint Albans, City of in Saint Albans, VT is a similar public administration employer with $30,643 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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