Public Administration · Tonawanda, NY

Sheridan Park Fire District 4

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sheridan Park Fire District 4 has a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

85% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections

Sheridan Park Fire District 4 in Tonawanda, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 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 kept close, sustained watch on Sheridan Park Fire District 4: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 11 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company in West Windsor, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Sheridan Park Fire District 4.

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Sheridan Park Fire District 4 has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

How Sheridan Park Fire District 4 Compares

Sheridan Park Fire District 4's 2.60 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Sheridan Park Fire District 4 to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-06-17

Last Inspection

2020-03-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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: Public Administration

How Sheridan Park Fire District 4 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sheridan Park Fire District 4 Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 13 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sheridan Park Fire District 4, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Sheridan Park Fire District 4'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 Sheridan Park Fire District 4 safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sheridan Park Fire District 4's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sheridan Park Fire District 4 have?
Sheridan Park Fire District 4 has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Sheridan Park Fire District 4 had?
Sheridan Park Fire District 4 has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-17 and the most recent on 2020-03-17. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sheridan Park Fire District 4?
Sheridan Park Fire District 4 has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sheridan Park Fire District 4 have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sheridan Park Fire District 4 has 11 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 Sheridan Park Fire District 4 operate in?
Sheridan Park Fire District 4 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.
How does Sheridan Park Fire District 4's safety record compare to industry average?
Sheridan Park Fire District 4's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company in West Windsor, NJ is a similar public administration 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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