Public Administration · River Vale, NJ

River Vale Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), River Vale Fire Department has a mixed safety record: 20 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty40% serious

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

$47,600
OSHA penalties: 20
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #5,455
of 100,495 penalized employers

River Vale Fire Department in River Vale, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,600. 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 River Vale Fire Department: 9 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% 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 runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, South Plainfield Police Department in South Plainfield, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $47,700 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection: 40.0%
of violations were serious: 95%
of penalized employers rank lower

River Vale Fire Depart…

$47,600
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows River Vale Fire Department runs far above peers (18.4x 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 River Vale Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for River Vale Fire Department in River Vale, NJ includes 9 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 2.22 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (40.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $47,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $47,600 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,289. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (18.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-02-26 to 2016-04-22, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-26

Last Inspection

2016-04-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,289

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 9 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $5,289 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

40.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$47,600

Current Penalty Amount

$47,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How River Vale Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	River Vale Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	3.1
Violations	20	6.4
Total Penalty	$47,600	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,289	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Vale Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, River Vale Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 20 violations across 9 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 River Vale Fire Department have? ▼

River Vale Fire Department has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,600.

How many OSHA inspections has River Vale Fire Department had? ▼

River Vale Fire Department has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-26 and the most recent on 2016-04-22. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for River Vale Fire Department? ▼

River Vale Fire Department has been assessed $47,600 in current OSHA penalties.

Does River Vale Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. River Vale 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 River Vale Fire Department operate in? ▼

River Vale Fire Department 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 River Vale Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

River Vale Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $47,600 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (18.4x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Plainfield Police Department in South Plainfield, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $47,700 in current penalties.

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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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