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Village of Ridgefield Park

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Village of Ridgefield Park has a mixed safety record: 26 violations across 17 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$72,800
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
17
OSHA inspections
#2,883
of 100,495 penalized employers

Village of Ridgefield Park in Ridgefield Park, NJ has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $72,800. 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 Village of Ridgefield Park: 17 inspections in 4 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 13 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Haledon Fire Department Company 1 in Haledon, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $73,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Village of Ridgefield Park compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Village of Ridgefield Park runs far above peers (28.2x 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

$72,800 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($72,800) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $72,800 $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

What the Data Says About Village of Ridgefield Park

The federal enforcement record for Village of Ridgefield Park in Ridgefield Park, NJ includes 17 OSHA inspections and 26 violations, translating to 1.53 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (50.0%) 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.

OSHA assessed $72,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $72,800 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,282. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (28.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-11-22 to 2021-03-17, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

17

First Inspection

2016-11-22

Last Inspection

2021-03-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,282

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 17 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,282 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$72,800

Current Penalty Amount

$72,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Village of Ridgefield Park compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Village of Ridgefield Park Industry Avg
Inspections 17 3.1
Violations 26 6.4
Total Penalty $72,800 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,282 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering
Newark, NJ
7 inspections $73,000
Seattle Fire Department
Seattle, WA
6 inspections $17,100
Haledon Fire Department Company 1
Haledon, NJ
3 inspections $73,800
Town of Boonton
Boonton, NJ
3 inspections $71,700
Newark Police Department - 2nd Precinct
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3 inspections $71,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Ridgefield Park safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Village of Ridgefield Park's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 26 violations across 17 inspections, including 13 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 Village of Ridgefield Park have? ▼
Village of Ridgefield Park has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $72,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Village of Ridgefield Park had? ▼
Village of Ridgefield Park has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-22 and the most recent on 2021-03-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Village of Ridgefield Park? ▼
Village of Ridgefield Park has been assessed $72,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Village of Ridgefield Park have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Village of Ridgefield Park has 13 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 Village of Ridgefield Park operate in? ▼
Village of Ridgefield Park 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 Village of Ridgefield Park's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Village of Ridgefield Park's total OSHA penalty of $72,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (28.2x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Haledon Fire Department Company 1 in Haledon, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $73,800 in current penalties.

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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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