Public Administration · Vineland, NJ

Vineland Fire Department Station #5

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vineland Fire Department Station #5 has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

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

$5,400
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #53,777
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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: 46%
of penalized employers rank lower

Vineland Fire Departme…

$5,400
Public Administration avg

$2,581

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Vineland Fire Department Station #5

The federal enforcement record for Vineland Fire Department Station #5 in Vineland, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) 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 $5,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,400 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,350. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-03-20 to 2017-04-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$826

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 $826.

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 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Vineland Fire Department Station #5	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.1
Violations	3	6.4
Total Penalty	$5,400	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,350	$826

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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 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

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 $2,581 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 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.

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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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