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Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,600
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 in Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Detroit Fire Dept Ems Div in Detroit, MI is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BERKELEY - P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF REDMOND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LM WASTE SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BENTON COUNTY - GOVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF WATERBURY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0V.I. CASINO CONTROL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IL DEPT. OF CORRECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF BEL AIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCHA WAGNER HOUSES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FABIUS TN FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROSLYN FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCDEP POLICE PCT 6, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCDOE M560 - CITY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENE CO SHERIFF OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOREST SERVICE, SCOT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Plainfield Fire Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 sits at penalty rank #861 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($5,600 assessed).

How Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 Compares

Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3's 0.50 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-06

Last Inspection

2015-03-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $5,600 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).

Detroit Fire Dept Ems Div $5,600 MI Town of Guilford $5,600 ME Correctional Health Service, CORP $5,600 PR Sacramento County Sheriff's Office $5,615 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Berkeley - Parks Division 2 insp. Berkeley, CA City of Redmond 2 insp. Redmond, WA Cape Fear Public Utility Authority- Sweeney Water 2 insp. Wilmington, NC LM Waste Services CORP 2 insp. Morovis, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Detroit Fire Dept Ems Div
Detroit, MI
4 inspections $5,600
Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
2 inspections $5,600
Riverton Borough Fire Dept (Ppe)
Riverton, NJ
2 inspections $5,600
Town of Guilford
Guilford, ME
2 inspections $5,600
Correctional Health Service, CORP
Ponce, PR
2 inspections $5,600

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What to do with this record

Use Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3'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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 have? ▼
Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 had? ▼
Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-06 and the most recent on 2015-03-19. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3? ▼
Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 has been assessed $5,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 has 1 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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 operate in? ▼
Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3 ranks #52,176 (the lower 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 Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Plainfield Fire Department-Engine 3's total OSHA penalty of $5,600 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Detroit Fire Dept Ems Div in Detroit, MI is a similar public administration employer with $5,600 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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