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Snohomish County Fire District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Snohomish County Fire District ranks #87,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty48% serious
$968
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,051
of 99,447 penalized employers

Snohomish County Fire District in Stanwood, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $968. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Snohomish County Fire District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of New Haven Fire Department in New Haven, CT is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $972 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
47.6%
of violations were serious
#87,051
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Snohomish County Fire District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Snohomish County Fire District runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$968 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Snohomish County Fire District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANOVER TOWNSHIP FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CINNAMINSON FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JACOBSTOWN FIRE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARAMUS FD COMPANY #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRENTON MUNICIPAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SONOMA COUNTY FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WILLISTON PARK VILLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOBBS FERRY VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVER - POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VARNA FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NPPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ESSEX COUNTY JUVENIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Snohomish County Fir…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Snohomish County Fire District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Snohomish County Fire District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Snohomish County Fire District is the #1,514 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($968).

How Snohomish County Fire District Compares

Snohomish County Fire District's 10.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-27

Last Inspection

2014-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$484

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $484 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

47.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

52.4% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,320

Current Penalty Amount

$968

Penalty Reduction

81.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,352 from the initial assessment of $5,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Snohomish County Fire District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Snohomish County Fire District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 21 6.4
Total Penalty $968 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $484 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Snohomish County Fire District, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($968 here).

Alamo Fire Line $968 TX City of New Haven Fire Department $972 CT Town of Killingworth $975 CT NC Doc- Correctional Institution for Women $975 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hanover Township Fire District #2 2 insp. Whippany, NJ Cinnaminson Fire Department Station 201 2 insp. Cinnaminson, NJ Jacobstown Fire Company BDG 2 insp. Wrightstown, NJ Paramus FD Company #2 2 insp. Paramus, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alamo Fire Line
Helotes, TX
2 inspections $968
City of New Haven Fire Department
New Haven, CT
3 inspections $972
Town of Killingworth
Killingworth, CT
4 inspections $975
NC Doc- Correctional Institution for Women
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $975
Town of Barkhamsted
Barkhamsted, CT
2 inspections $960

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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 Snohomish County Fire District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Snohomish County Fire District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Snohomish County Fire District have? ▼
Snohomish County Fire District has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $968.
How many OSHA inspections has Snohomish County Fire District had? ▼
Snohomish County Fire District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-27 and the most recent on 2014-03-13. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Snohomish County Fire District? ▼
Snohomish County Fire District has been assessed $968 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,320 (a 81.8% reduction).
Does Snohomish County Fire District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Snohomish County Fire District has 10 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 Snohomish County Fire District operate in? ▼
Snohomish County Fire District 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 Snohomish County Fire District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Snohomish County Fire District ranks #87,051 (the lower half 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 Snohomish County Fire District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Snohomish County Fire District's total OSHA penalty of $968 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of New Haven Fire Department in New Haven, CT is a similar public administration employer with $972 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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