Establishment profile
PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS
315 CENTRAL AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NJ, 07060
922160 — Fire Protection
Summary
PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 2 years of recorded history, with $43,380 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 40th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,372 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 33rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $43,380 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H03 III | 2 | 1 | $38,430 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $4,950 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 9221 within NJ. Peer group: 3,372 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | Asphyxiated,Entangled,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fire,Fire Brigade/Department,Fire Fighter,Smoke Inhalation,StairFatality | 5 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 9 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-02-08 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 3 | 2 | $43,380 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS's OSHA violation history?
- PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $43,380 in total penalties.
- How does PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS's safety record compare to its industry?
- PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS operates in the fire protection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1.
- Has PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS.