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Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue ranks #94,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$390
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue in Kill Devil Hills, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Coburg Rural Fire Protection District in Coburg, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#94,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue 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

$390 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 Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCINNAMINSON FIRE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORANGE NJ - FIRE STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ENGLEWOOD CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF FOLSOM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BELLEVILLE FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CITY OF SIERRA VISTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF CHELAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF FRESNO PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KIMBALL - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF HUNTINGTON W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYS OFFICE OF COURT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COCKE COUNTY - RECRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INDIANAPOLIS EMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7USDA/FSIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4US DEPARTMENT OF AGR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. BORDER PATROL -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Town of Kill Devil H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue sits at penalty rank #1,728 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($390 assessed).

How Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue Compares

Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-08

Last Inspection

2011-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$195

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $195 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$390

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $210 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $390 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $195 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($390 here).

Stoneham Fire Department $385 ME County of Fresno $400 CA State of Connecticut Department of Social Services $400 CT Coburg Rural Fire Protection District $400 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cinnaminson Fire District 1 - Station 202 2 insp. Cinnaminson, NJ Orange NJ - Fire Station 2 2 insp. Orange, NJ Englewood City Hall 2 insp. Englewood, NJ City of Folsom 2 insp. Folsom, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stoneham Fire Department
Stoneham, ME
2 inspections $385
County of Fresno
Fresno, CA
3 inspections $400
State of Connecticut Department of Social Services
Norwich, CT
2 inspections $400
Coburg Rural Fire Protection District
Coburg, OR
2 inspections $400
Wabash FPD
Mattoon, IL
3 inspections $400

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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 Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue have? ▼
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $390.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue had? ▼
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-08 and the most recent on 2011-02-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue? ▼
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue has been assessed $390 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue has 1 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 Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue operate in? ▼
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue ranks #94,529 (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 Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Kill Devil Hills/ Fire Dept/Ocean Rescue's total OSHA penalty of $390 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, Coburg Rural Fire Protection District in Coburg, OR is a similar public administration employer with $400 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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