Public Administration · Utica, NY

Utica City Fire Dept Station 3

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 in Utica, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 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 inspected Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 2 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, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Utica City Fire Dept Station 3.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAMILTON FIRE DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BURLINGTON CITY FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NJDOC/ADULT DIAGNOST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIGH POINT HOUSING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DETROIT ANIMAL CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AEP OFICINAS CENTRALES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIVISION OF DEVELOPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONTEREY - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF EDMONSTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTH FULTON - CITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GENERAL SERVICES ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DECATUR-PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF SHERIDAN SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED BOILING SPRINGS-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALGOOD-STREET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Utica City Fire Dept…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

How Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 Compares

Utica City Fire Dept Station 3's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-10-15

Last Inspection

2026-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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 Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Utica City Fire Dept Station 3, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Utica City Fire Dept Station 3's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Utica City Fire Dept Station 3's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 have?
Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 had?
Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-10-15 and the most recent on 2026-05-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Utica City Fire Dept Station 3?
Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 has 2 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 Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 operate in?
Utica City Fire Dept Station 3 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.
How does Utica City Fire Dept Station 3's safety record compare to industry average?
Utica City Fire Dept Station 3's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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