Public Administration · Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$40,500
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #6,861
of 100,495 penalized employers

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 in Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,500. 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 4 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas, CA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $40,885 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: 93%
of penalized employers rank lower

Plainfield Fire Depart…

$40,500
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 runs far above peers (15.7x 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

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4

The federal enforcement record for Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 in Plainfield, NJ includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (33.3%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $40,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $40,500 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $13,500. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (15.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-07-29 to 2024-02-08, a window of roughly 10 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-07-29

Last Inspection

2024-02-08

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

33.3% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$40,500

Current Penalty Amount

$40,500

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 4 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.1
Violations	3	6.4
Total Penalty	$40,500	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,500	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 have? ▼

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 had? ▼

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-29 and the most recent on 2024-02-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4? ▼

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 has been assessed $40,500 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 4 operate in? ▼

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4 operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Plainfield Fire Department - Engine 4's total OSHA penalty of $40,500 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (15.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas, CA is a similar public administration employer with $40,885 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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