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West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company ranks #16,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company in Ewing, NJ 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. Total penalties assessed: $20,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Ipi Department of Corrections, State of Iowa in Anamosa, IA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,750 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

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.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$20,700 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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

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 West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTRA COSTA COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLINTON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF BROOKSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COPPEROPOLIS FIRE PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE RUYTER TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WOBURN POLICE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2USDA/FSIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEWLETT BAY FIRE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18EAST RIDGE - MAINTEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ISLAND PARK VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C&C-HFD, KALIHI KAI …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORT GREELY FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKFORT VILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AVON VOLUNTEER FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRIGHTON TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSOPRHP MAX V SHAUL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8West Trenton Volunte…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company 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.

West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company is the #325 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($20,700).

How West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company Compares

West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company's 2.00 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 far above peers (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-07

Last Inspection

2023-08-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,350 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$20,700

Current Penalty Amount

$20,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $20,700 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,350 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,700 here).

Ipi Department of Corrections, State of Iowa $20,750 IA CA Highway Patrol $20,820 CA City of Redding $20,845 CA Los Angeles County Fire Department $20,525 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Municipio Autonomo DE Guaynabo 2 insp. Guaynabo, PR Contra Costa County Public Works Department 2 insp. Martinez, CA Clinton County 2 insp. Clinton, IA City of North Liberty 2 insp. North Liberty, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pennington Road Fire Company
Ewing, NJ
6 inspections $20,700
Ipi Department of Corrections, State of Iowa
Anamosa, IA
3 inspections $20,750
CA Highway Patrol
West Sacramento, CA
5 inspections $20,820
City of Redding
Redding, CA
4 inspections $20,845
Irvington Board of Education
Irvington, NJ
3 inspections $20,850

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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 West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company have? ▼
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,700.
How many OSHA inspections has West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company had? ▼
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-07 and the most recent on 2023-08-04. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company? ▼
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company has been assessed $20,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company has 4 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 West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company operate in? ▼
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company 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 West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company ranks #16,850 (the top quarter 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 West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company's total OSHA penalty of $20,700 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ipi Department of Corrections, State of Iowa in Anamosa, IA is a similar public administration employer with $20,750 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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