Summary
PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC has accumulated 55 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $3,480 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 72,992 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 41 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS 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
67% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $3,480 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 F | 2 | 2 | $600 | Apr 1974 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 2 | 2 | $600 | Apr 1974 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 2 | 2 | $30 | Apr 1974 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1974 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q05 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1974 | Apr 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0108 C05 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 II | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 F03 | 1 | 1 | $320 | May 1985 | May 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 A09 I | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IVD | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 II | 1 | 1 | $45 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IVD0 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 A | 1 | 1 | $40 | May 1974 | May 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B01 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B11 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0026 C03 VII | 1 | 1 | $35 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | $35 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C02 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IIB2 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 72,992 employers. This establishment has 55 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 41+ years. Most recent activity: 41 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 PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS 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 PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS 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.). 5 cases · 5 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-CA-037069 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-036495 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2008 | Apr 2009 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-035718 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Dec 2007 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-034403 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-034402 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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 PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS 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 the InteriorNEWSPAPER NOTICE OF INTENTcontract · Last action 2010-03-18$12,275
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-11-18$12,250
- Department of Veterans AffairsTWO COLOR ADS - 1/2 PAGE FOR PHYSICIANS/PSYCHIATRIcontract · Last action 2008-06-25$9,500
- Department of Veterans AffairsPROFESSIONAL, ADMIN, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SVCcontract · Last action 2010-01-08$8,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsPROFESSIONAL, ADMIN, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SVCcontract · Last action 2009-09-09$8,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsNONEcontract · Last action 2011-02-22$6,493
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-08-01$6,250
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2009-07-10$5,825
- Department of Veterans AffairsNEWSPAPER ADScontract · Last action 2008-04-04$5,379
- Department of Veterans AffairsNEWSPAPER ADVERTISINGcontract · Last action 2008-04-04$5,175
- Department of Veterans AffairsPHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT AD TO RUN IN SUNDAY, 10/14/0contract · Last action 2007-10-17$5,155
- Department of the TreasuryAF ADVERTISING - PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERcontract · Last action 2009-11-13$5,149
- Department of Veterans AffairsADS FOR PA FOR NEUOROLGY, UROLOGY, ETC IN TWO CONScontract · Last action 2008-05-22$5,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsNONEcontract · Last action 2011-01-04$4,333
- Department of the TreasuryADVERTISING FOR ASSET FORF.contract · Last action 2008-09-26$4,055
- Department of DefenseADVERTISEMENT IN LEGAL NOTICE SECTION - AVAILABILITY OF ACTION MEMO FOR AREA I OF FUDS AT FORMER FRANKFORD ARSENAL IN PHILADELPHIA, PAcontract · Last action 2009-10-07$4,028
- Department of DefenseFURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO POST ADVERTISEMENT IN THE LEGAL CLASSIFIED SECTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PHILADELPHIA, PA.contract · Last action 2009-08-26$4,028
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2009-02-10$3,500
- Department of Veterans AffairsAD FOR 7 DAYScontract · Last action 2010-05-17$3,470
- Department of Veterans AffairsADVERTISMENTcontract · Last action 2010-05-17$3,470
- Department of DefensePUBLIC NOTICEcontract · Last action 2008-08-05$3,460
- Department of DefenseTITLE V OPERATING PERMIT PUBLIC NOTICEcontract · Last action 2008-06-16$3,130
- Department of Homeland Securitycontract · Last action 2017-05-31$3,014
- Department of DefensePUBLIC NOTICEcontract · Last action 2009-12-03$2,800
- Department of Veterans AffairsADVERTISEMENT: 1 B/W AD INSERTION FOR PHYSICIANS/contract · Last action 2008-06-20$341
- Department of Veterans AffairsANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR DIRECTOR'S PHILcontract · Last action 2008-01-09$273
- Department of Veterans Affairs1 YR. SUBSCRIPTION OFcontract · Last action 2008-07-29$146
- Department of Homeland SecurityNEWSPAPER EMPLOYMENT ADcontract · Last action 2016-11-16$0
- Department of Homeland SecurityNEWSPAPER ADcontract · Last action 2015-04-07$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 511110 - NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS. Last action: 2017-05-31. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-04-01 | Referral | 1 | — | $320 | |
| 1985-01-18 | Complaint | 11 | 7 | $2,800 | |
| 1982-03-19 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-11-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-11-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-04-01 | Complaint | 40 | — | $360 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS 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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- What is PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC's OSHA violation history?
- PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 55 violations and $3,480 in total penalties.