Public Administration · Wassaic, NY

Wassaic Fire District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wassaic Fire District has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Wassaic Fire District in Wassaic, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 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 Wassaic Fire District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, Ashland City - Fire Department in Ashland City, TN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Wassaic Fire District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPALOMINAS FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD - GOULDTOWN FIRE COMPANY STATION 15, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ICP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT / ACADEMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTEREY COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CORNERSVILLE - TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, GREENSVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VIRDEN FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF LANSING - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HENDERSONVILLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, FCI WASECA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW TAZEWELL-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF BURBANK - POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTMORELAND-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IL DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS-DANVILLE-HOUSING UNIT R2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Wassaic Fire District, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Wassaic Fire District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Wassaic Fire District Compares

Wassaic Fire District's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Wassaic Fire District to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-13

Last Inspection

2012-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Wassaic Fire District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 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 Wassaic Fire District, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Wassaic Fire District safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Wassaic Fire District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Wassaic Fire District have?
Wassaic Fire District has 4 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 Wassaic Fire District had?
Wassaic Fire District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-13 and the most recent on 2012-06-21. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wassaic Fire District?
Wassaic Fire District has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Wassaic Fire District have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Wassaic Fire District 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 Wassaic Fire District operate in?
Wassaic Fire 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.
How does Wassaic Fire District's safety record compare to industry average?
Wassaic Fire District'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, Ashland City - Fire Department in Ashland City, TN 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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