Public Administration · Vineland, NJ

Vineland Fire Department Station #5

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vineland Fire Department Station #5 ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,400
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. 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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of East Windsor - PD in East Windsor, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 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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$5,400
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Vineland Fire Department Station #5 runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5.

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 has 4 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.

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Vineland Fire Department Station #5 sits at penalty rank #881 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($5,400 assessed).

How Vineland Fire Department Station #5 Compares

Vineland Fire Department Station #5's 0.75 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-03-20

Last Inspection

2017-04-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Vineland Fire Department Station #5 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Vineland Fire Department Station #5	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	3	6.4
Total Penalty	$5,400	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,350	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vineland Fire Department Station #5, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Municipio DE Ceiba $5,400 PR CA Justice Department $5,400 CA County of Santa Clara $5,400 CA Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority $5,389 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation 4 insp. Honolulu, HI City of North Bend 4 insp. North Bend, OR Governor Juan F Luis Hospital and Medical Center 4 insp. Christiansted, VI U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Pacific Highway 4 insp. Blaine, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

East Windsor Township Police Department

East Windsor, NJ

2 inspections $5,400

Township of East Windsor - PD

Robbinsville Township Fire Department

Robbinsville, NJ

4 inspections $5,400

CA Justice Department

Sacramento, CA

2 inspections $5,400

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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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Vineland Fire Department Station #5's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5 have? ▼

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.

How many OSHA inspections has Vineland Fire Department Station #5 had? ▼

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-20 and the most recent on 2017-04-05. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Vineland Fire Department Station #5? ▼

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Vineland Fire Department Station #5 have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Vineland Fire Department Station #5 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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5 operate in? ▼

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vineland Fire Department Station #5 ranks #53,234 (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 Vineland Fire Department Station #5's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Vineland Fire Department Station #5's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of East Windsor - PD in East Windsor, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $5,400 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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