NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT is a fire protection employer in NEWARK, NJ. Federal records show 12 OSHA inspections with 9 violations and $63,000 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE SCENE 11 SEYMOUR AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ, 07108

922160Fire Protection

Federal Enforcement
12
OSHA inspections
9 violations
$63,000 in penalties
2 fatalities3 hospitalizations5 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
5.1
Industry Avg DART
2.9
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
12
OSHA Violations
9
Total Penalties
$63,000
Trend
IMPROVING
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
20 years
Last Activity
1yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.6/yr
Violation Rate
0.5/yr
Violation Severity Mix
100% serious$7,000 avg per violation$5,250 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$63,000 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
1
Referral
5
Follow-up
5
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 17% of inspections
Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

77%
Above average violations
vs 3,270 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
99%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT's OSHA violation history?
NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $63,000 in total penalties.
How does NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT's safety record compare to its industry?
NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT operates in the fire protection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1.
Has NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT.