Public Administration · Trenton, NJ

Trenton Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trenton Fire Department has a mixed safety record: 35 violations across 12 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

89% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 35
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections

Trenton Fire Department in Trenton, NJ has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Trenton Fire Department: 12 inspections in 3 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 31 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 (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kimball - Police Department in Kimball, TN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection: 88.6%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Trenton Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for Trenton Fire Department in Trenton, NJ includes 12 OSHA inspections and 35 violations, translating to 2.92 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 31 (88.6%) 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.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Trenton Fire Department to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-19 to 2014-08-27, a window of roughly 3 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-19

Last Inspection

2014-08-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 12 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

88.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.4% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Trenton Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	3.1
Violations	35	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Trenton Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 35 violations across 12 inspections, including 31 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 Trenton Fire Department have? ▼

Trenton Fire Department has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Trenton Fire Department had? ▼

Trenton Fire Department has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-19 and the most recent on 2014-08-27. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Trenton Fire Department? ▼

Trenton Fire Department has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Trenton Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Trenton Fire Department has 31 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 Trenton Fire Department operate in? ▼

Trenton 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 Trenton Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Trenton Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kimball - Police Department in Kimball, TN is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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