Information · Seneca, IL

Seneca Fire Protection District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seneca Fire Protection District has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Seneca Fire Protection District in Seneca, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seneca Fire Protection District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tri City Herald in Kennewick, WA is another information employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Each dot is one of 21 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seneca Fire Protection District.

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Seneca Fire Protection District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Seneca Fire Protection District Compares

Seneca Fire Protection District's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Seneca Fire Protection District to date. The Information sector average runs $1,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-24

Last Inspection

2011-02-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Seneca Fire Protection District compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seneca Fire Protection District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.3
Total Penalty $0 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,881

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seneca Fire Protection District, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Seneca Fire Protection District safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Seneca Fire Protection District's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Seneca Fire Protection District have?
Seneca Fire Protection District has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Seneca Fire Protection District had?
Seneca Fire Protection District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-24 and the most recent on 2011-02-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seneca Fire Protection District?
Seneca Fire Protection District has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Seneca Fire Protection District have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Seneca Fire Protection District has 2 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 Seneca Fire Protection District operate in?
Seneca Fire Protection District operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 519120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
How does Seneca Fire Protection District's safety record compare to industry average?
Seneca Fire Protection District's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tri City Herald in Kennewick, WA is a similar information employer with $0 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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