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Stoneham Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stoneham Fire Department ranks #94,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty82% serious
$385
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stoneham Fire Department in Stoneham, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $385. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stoneham Fire Department 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Town of Springerville Waste Water Treatment Plant in Springerville, AZ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $375 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#94,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stoneham Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stoneham Fire Department runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$385 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Stoneham Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF GUTTENBERG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOROUGH OF TINTON FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF CLIFTON POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALBION CTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF CLIFFSIDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF BECKER - PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SNOHOMISH COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA SUBSTANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THOMPSONVILLE FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOUGHTON COUNTY SHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DYER COUNTY - TRUSTEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESVILLE VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF NEVADA-DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCHA RED HOOK HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Stoneham Fire Depart…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Stoneham Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Stoneham Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Stoneham Fire Department ranks #1,729 at $385 current penalty.

How Stoneham Fire Department Compares

Stoneham Fire Department's 11.00 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-14

Last Inspection

2021-07-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$193

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $193 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$3,850

Current Penalty Amount

$385

Penalty Reduction

90.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,465 from the initial assessment of $3,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Stoneham Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 22 6.4
Total Penalty $385 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $193 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($385 here).

Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue $390 NC City of Orange Fire Department $375 CA City of Newberg $375 OR El Dorado County Sheriff's Office $375 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Guttenberg 2 insp. Guttenberg, NJ Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District #1 - Wayside Fire Company Station 36-2 2 insp. Tinton Falls, NJ City of Clifton Police Department 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Albion CTY of 2 insp. Albion, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue
Kill Devil Hills, NC
2 inspections $390
City of Orange Fire Department
Orange, CA
2 inspections $375
City of Newberg
Newberg, OR
7 inspections $375
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Placerville, CA
2 inspections $375
Town of Springerville Waste Water Treatment Plant
Springerville, AZ
2 inspections $375

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What to do with this record

Use Stoneham Fire Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Stoneham Fire Department against Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Stoneham Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stoneham Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Stoneham Fire Department have? ▼
Stoneham Fire Department has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $385.
How many OSHA inspections has Stoneham Fire Department had? ▼
Stoneham Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-14 and the most recent on 2021-07-06. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stoneham Fire Department? ▼
Stoneham Fire Department has been assessed $385 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,850 (a 90.0% reduction).
Does Stoneham Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stoneham Fire Department has 18 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 Stoneham Fire Department operate in? ▼
Stoneham 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 Stoneham Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stoneham Fire Department ranks #94,551 (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 Stoneham Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stoneham Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $385 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, Town of Springerville Waste Water Treatment Plant in Springerville, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $375 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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