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Teaneck Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Teaneck Fire Department has a mixed safety record: 16 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$95,200
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#1,901
of 100,495 penalized employers

Teaneck Fire Department in Teaneck, NJ has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $95,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Teaneck Fire Department 11 times over 5 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 16 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harris Corporation in Melbourne, FL is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Teaneck Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Teaneck Fire Department runs far above peers (36.9x 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

$95,200 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($95,200) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $95,200 $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

What the Data Says About Teaneck Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for Teaneck Fire Department in Teaneck, NJ includes 11 OSHA inspections and 16 violations, translating to 1.45 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 16 (100.0%) 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 $95,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $95,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,655. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (36.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-12-03 to 2019-07-17, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2014-12-03

Last Inspection

2019-07-17

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,655

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 11 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $8,655 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$95,200

Current Penalty Amount

$95,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Teaneck Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 11 3.1
Violations 16 6.4
Total Penalty $95,200 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,655 $826
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Harris Corporation
Melbourne, FL
0 inspections $0
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4 inspections $9,100
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9 inspections $96,100
Chester Township Fire Department
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4 inspections $96,600
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Teaneck Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Teaneck Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 16 violations across 11 inspections, including 16 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 Teaneck Fire Department have? ▼
Teaneck Fire Department has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $95,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Teaneck Fire Department had? ▼
Teaneck Fire Department has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-03 and the most recent on 2019-07-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Teaneck Fire Department? ▼
Teaneck Fire Department has been assessed $95,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Teaneck Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Teaneck Fire Department has 16 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 Teaneck Fire Department operate in? ▼
Teaneck 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 Teaneck Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Teaneck Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $95,200 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (36.9x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harris Corporation in Melbourne, FL is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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