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Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing ranks #35,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$9,858
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing in Breese, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,858. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metro PCS (Main St Tupelo) in Saint Petersburg, FL is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#35,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,858 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing.

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Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing is the #54 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($9,858).

How Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing Compares

Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-21

Last Inspection

2011-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $4,929 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$14,849

Current Penalty Amount

$9,858

Penalty Reduction

33.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,991 from the initial assessment of $14,849. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.3
Total Penalty $9,858 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,929 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,858 here).

Patrick Industries $9,780 IN At & T $9,750 CA NPG of Texas, LP $10,000 TX Ktvu Partnership $10,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Minim Productions, INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Southeastern Newspapers Company, LLC 2 insp. Savannah, GA Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC 2 insp. South Burlington, VT Nexstar Media, INC. 2 insp. Sandy, UT

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing have? ▼
Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,858.
How many OSHA inspections has Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing had? ▼
Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-21 and the most recent on 2011-01-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing? ▼
Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing has been assessed $9,858 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,849 (a 33.6% reduction).
Does Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing operate in? ▼
Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 512230). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing ranks #35,508 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bass Company,LLC DBA Breese Journal and Publishing's total OSHA penalty of $9,858 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro PCS (Main St Tupelo) in Saint Petersburg, FL is a similar information employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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