CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT — a fire protection facility located at 39TH AVE MIAMI ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85009 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $60,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-05-21.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $60,000.00 is more than 39.5× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922160). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 18, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 20, 2013. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The assessment of $60,000 in penalties against the City of Phoenix Fire Department for
This facility's $60,000 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922160 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $26,588.
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What OSHA violations was CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT cited for?
CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $60,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-05-21.
How much was CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $60,000.00 against CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT in PHOENIX, AZ. Average per citation: $30,000.00.
Is CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CITY OF PHOENIX, FIRE DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 13 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Fire Protection facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $60,000.00 is above the industry average.