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West Valley Fire District #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Valley Fire District #1 has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

80% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

West Valley Fire District #1 in West Valley, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 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 West Valley Fire District #1 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 8 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 54gota Fire Department House 403 in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 West Valley Fire District #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF EAST WIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF MILITA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TUCKERTON POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH WALL FIRE RESC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MANLIUS FIRE PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HILLSBOROUGH FIRE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JUVENILE JUSTICE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STATE OF NEVADA CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF DOLTON - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TECH ELECTRONICS CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TOQUERVILLE CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OCEANPORT BOROUGH DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA ARMY NATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PASSAIC FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14West Valley Fire Dis…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
West Valley Fire District #1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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 West Valley Fire District #1 Compares

West Valley Fire District #1's 3.33 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against West Valley Fire District #1 to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2025-06-24

Last Inspection

2026-01-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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 West Valley Fire District #1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Valley Fire District #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 10 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Valley Fire District #1, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Township of East Windsor - PD 3 insp. East Windsor, NJ Department of Military Affairs Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy 3 insp. Virginia Beach, VA River Road Utility District - Pump Station 3 insp. Ashland City, TN Tuckerton Police Department 3 insp. Tuckerton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ashland City - Fire Department
Ashland City, TN
2 inspections $0
Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company
West Windsor, NJ
2 inspections $0
Erie County Probation Department
Buffalo, NY
4 inspections $0
Bogota Fire Dept 402 Turnout Gear
Bogota, NJ
2 inspections $0
54gota Fire Department House 403
Bogota, NJ
4 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use West Valley Fire District #1's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Valley Fire District #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Valley Fire District #1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 West Valley Fire District #1 have? ▼
West Valley Fire District #1 has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has West Valley Fire District #1 had? ▼
West Valley Fire District #1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-06-24 and the most recent on 2026-01-30. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Valley Fire District #1? ▼
West Valley Fire District #1 has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Valley Fire District #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Valley Fire District #1 has 8 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 Valley Fire District #1 operate in? ▼
West Valley Fire District #1 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 West Valley Fire District #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Valley Fire District #1's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, 54gota Fire Department House 403 in Bogota, NJ 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.