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Point Pleasant Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Point Pleasant Fire Department ranks #7,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$38,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Point Pleasant Fire Department in Point Pleasant Boro, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Point Pleasant Fire Department 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Municipio DE Patillas in Patillas, PR is another public administration employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $39,050 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#7,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Point Pleasant Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Point Pleasant Fire Department runs far above peers (14.8x 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

$38,500 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Point Pleasant Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNMEAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF COLEBROOK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TOWN OF SEYMOUR TOWN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MECHANICVILLE CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MILITARY OCEAN TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BROCTON VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POTTER TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LYNDONVILLE VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MEDINA VILLAGE FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BELLE MEADE-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FRESNO CITY FRESNO A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THURSTON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCDEP TALLMAN ISLAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSDOCCS WATERTOWN C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CENTERVILLE FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HANNIBAL TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Point Pleasant Fire …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Point Pleasant Fire Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Point Pleasant Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Point Pleasant Fire Department sits at penalty rank #166 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($38,500 assessed).

How Point Pleasant Fire Department Compares

Point Pleasant Fire Department's 2.67 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 (14.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-24

Last Inspection

2015-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $12,833 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$38,500

Current Penalty Amount

$38,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Point Pleasant Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 8 6.4
Total Penalty $38,500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,833 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,500 here).

DHS - Wahiawa Processing Center $38,556 HI Municipio DE Patillas $39,050 PR MI DHHS Shawono Center School $40,000 MI City of San Diego $36,910 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Nmead 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR Town of Colebrook 3 insp. Colebrook, CT Town of Seymour Town Hall 3 insp. Seymour, CT Mechanicville City 3 insp. Mechanicville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mobile Housing Board
Mobile, AL
0 inspections $0
DHS - Wahiawa Processing Center
Wahiawa, HI
2 inspections $38,556
Municipio DE Patillas
Patillas, PR
10 inspections $39,050
Department of Accounting and General Services
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Clinton Fire Department
Clinton, NJ
3 inspections $39,200

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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 Point Pleasant Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Point Pleasant Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Point Pleasant Fire Department have? ▼
Point Pleasant Fire Department has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Point Pleasant Fire Department had? ▼
Point Pleasant Fire Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-24 and the most recent on 2015-10-15. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Point Pleasant Fire Department? ▼
Point Pleasant Fire Department has been assessed $38,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Point Pleasant Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Point Pleasant Fire Department has 8 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 Point Pleasant Fire Department operate in? ▼
Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Point Pleasant Fire Department ranks #7,418 (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 Point Pleasant Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Point Pleasant Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $38,500 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (14.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Patillas in Patillas, PR is a similar public administration employer with $39,050 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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