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Union Rural Fire Protection District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Union Rural Fire Protection District ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Union Rural Fire Protection District in Union, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Union Rural Fire Protection District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 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, City of Halsey in Halsey, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Union Rural Fire Protection District runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Union Rural Fire Protection District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLAIRSTOWN HOSE CO. #1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TOWN OF KILLINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COUNTY OF GILES, MAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF ROANOKE FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF SEATTLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PINETOP-LAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOODLETTSVILLE - ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KIMBALL - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRIDGEPORT FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SODDY DAISY - ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN COUNTY - MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12U.S. DEPARTMENT OF I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AVA TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PORTLAND VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUNIUS VOLUNTEER FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Union Rural Fire Pro…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Union Rural Fire Protection District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Union Rural Fire Protection District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Union Rural Fire Protection District sits at penalty rank #1,842 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($100 assessed).

How Union Rural Fire Protection District Compares

Union Rural Fire Protection District's 0.50 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-12

Last Inspection

2013-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$100

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Union Rural Fire Protection District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Union Rural Fire Protection District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Union Rural Fire Protection District, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).

City of Moses Lake $100 WA Division of Developmental Disabilities $100 NJ Borough of Franklin Lakes Fire Department Gear $100 NJ Township of Holland, Municipal Building $100 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blairstown Hose CO. #1 2 insp. Blairstown, NJ State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 2 insp. Central Village, CT Town of Killington 2 insp. Killington, VT County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works 2 insp. Pearisburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA
2 inspections $100
City of Halsey
Halsey, OR
2 inspections $100
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Paterson, NJ
2 inspections $100
City of Cascade Locks
Cascade Locks, OR
3 inspections $100
Adair Rural Fire Protection District
Corvallis, OR
3 inspections $100

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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 Union Rural Fire Protection District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Union Rural Fire Protection District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Union Rural Fire Protection District have? ▼
Union Rural Fire Protection District has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Union Rural Fire Protection District had? ▼
Union Rural Fire Protection District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-12 and the most recent on 2013-02-12. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Union Rural Fire Protection District? ▼
Union Rural Fire Protection District has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Union Rural Fire Protection District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Union Rural Fire Protection District 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 Union Rural Fire Protection District operate in? ▼
Union Rural Fire Protection District 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 Union Rural Fire Protection District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Union Rural Fire Protection District ranks #99,306 (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 Union Rural Fire Protection District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Union Rural Fire Protection District's total OSHA penalty of $100 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, City of Halsey in Halsey, OR is a similar public administration employer with $100 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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