141498 - WESTERN CAROLINA PUBLISHING COMPANY is a newspaper publishers employer in LINCOLNTON, NC. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 11 violations and $3,900 in penalties. 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.

141498 - WESTERN CAROLINA PUBLISHING COMPANY

119 W. WATER STREET, LINCOLNTON, NC, 28092

511110Newspaper Publishers

Federal Enforcement
1
OSHA inspection
11 violations
$3,900 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
0.8
Industry Avg DART
0.6
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
1
OSHA Violations
11
Total Penalties
$3,900
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
MEDIUM
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
7 years
Last Activity
7yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.1/yr
Violation Rate
1.6/yr
Violation Severity Mix
91% serious$355 avg per violation$3,900 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$3,900 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

98%
Worse than most peers
vs 49 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
90%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 141498 - WESTERN CAROLINA PUBLISHING COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
141498 - WESTERN CAROLINA PUBLISHING COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 11 violations and $3,900 in total penalties.
How does 141498 - WESTERN CAROLINA PUBLISHING COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
141498 - WESTERN CAROLINA PUBLISHING COMPANY operates in the newspaper publishers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.8.