Establishment profile
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.
2800 S. ASHLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60654
511110 — Newspaper Publishers
Summary
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 19 years of recorded history, with $3,350 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 75th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 57 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $3,350 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 5111 within IL. Peer group: 57 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. 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.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 16 cases · 16 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-061604 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-046630 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045948 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2010 | Sep 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045311 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Jun 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-044989 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-043854 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2007 | Jul 2007 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-042390 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2005 | Apr 2005 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-042204 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2004 | Jan 2005 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-041268 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2003 | Sep 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040939 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2003 | May 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040586 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2002 | Nov 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040319 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040119 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2002 | Aug 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-039834 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2001 | Jan 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-039756 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2001 | Jan 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-033237 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 1995 | Sep 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseNEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTScontract · Last action 2008-01-09$37,160
- Department of DefenseNEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTScontract · Last action 2008-10-29$29,050
- Environmental Protection Agencycontract · Last action 2007-11-06$10,531
- Environmental Protection Agencycontract · Last action 2007-11-07$6,400
- Department of Veterans AffairsDISPLAY AD FOR PHYSICIANS (CP EXAMINER; INTERNAL Mcontract · Last action 2008-02-19$5,911
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-12-23$4,450
- Department of DefenseSERVICES RENDER BY THEcontract · Last action 2007-10-24$4,080
- Environmental Protection Agencycontract · Last action 2008-05-02$1,854
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-08-06$550
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 511110 - NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS. Last action: 2008-12-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-09 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $3,350 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GATEHOUSE MEDIA ILLINOIS HOLDINGS, INC.PONTIAC — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORTHWEST HERALD NEWSPAPERSCRYSTAL LAKE — 1 federal enforcement record
- EDWARDSVILLE PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.EDWARDSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC. 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 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $3,350 in total penalties.
- How does CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, INC. operates in the newspaper publishers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.8.