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The City of High Point - Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The City of High Point - Fire Department ranks #4,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$57,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

The City of High Point - Fire Department in High Point, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The City of High Point - Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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, Tuckerton Fire Department in Tuckerton, NJ is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $57,300 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The City of High Point - Fire Department runs far above peers (21.9x 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

$57,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($57,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,000 $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 The City of High Point - Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVENTURA COUNTY SHERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STATE OF VERMONT MIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WOODBURY FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF POWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF MONROE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF BENSON MUNIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPIO DE AGUADIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOS ANGELES COUNTY F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF KAUAI DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BLOOMINGDALE POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0C&C - DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLLINS TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF RICHLANDS - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COFFEE COUNTY - ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCFD MEDICAL EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF NEVADA - PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GOODLETTSVILLE - FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SACRAMENTO AREA SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0The City of High Poi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
The City of High Point - Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

The City of High Point - Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: The City of High Point - Fire Department is the #85 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($57,000).

How The City of High Point - Fire Department Compares

The City of High Point - Fire Department's 9.00 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 far above peers (21.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-15

Last Inspection

2010-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $28,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

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

$81,300

Current Penalty Amount

$57,000

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,300 from the initial assessment of $81,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How The City of High Point - Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The City of High Point - Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 18 6.4
Total Penalty $57,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The City of High Point - Fire Department, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,000 here).

Cherry Hill Fire Department $56,700 NJ Tuckerton Fire Department $57,300 NJ Hobbs, City of $57,700 NM Juvenile Justice Commission - Johnstone Campus Maintenance Department $58,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ventura County Sheriff's Office 2 insp. Ventura, CA State of Vermont Military Department 2 insp. Colchester, VT Woodbury Fire Department (Ppe) 2 insp. Woodbury, NJ City of Poway 2 insp. Poway, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cherry Hill Fire Department
Cherry Hill, NJ
2 inspections $56,700
Tuckerton Fire Department
Tuckerton, NJ
5 inspections $57,300
Riverbend Correctional Facilty
Milledgeville, GA
0 inspections $0
WV Office of Miners' Health, Safety &Training
Charleston, WV
0 inspections $0
Marwell Trucking, Inc.
North Providence, RI
0 inspections $0

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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 The City of High Point - Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The City of High Point - Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 The City of High Point - Fire Department have? ▼
The City of High Point - Fire Department has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,000.
How many OSHA inspections has The City of High Point - Fire Department had? ▼
The City of High Point - Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-15 and the most recent on 2010-09-29. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The City of High Point - Fire Department? ▼
The City of High Point - Fire Department has been assessed $57,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,300 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does The City of High Point - Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The City of High Point - 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 The City of High Point - Fire Department operate in? ▼
The City of High Point - 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 The City of High Point - Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The City of High Point - Fire Department ranks #4,238 (the top 5% 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 The City of High Point - Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The City of High Point - Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $57,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (21.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tuckerton Fire Department in Tuckerton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $57,300 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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