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Evening News

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Evening News ranks #30,754 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty47% serious
$11,650
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,754
of 99,447 penalized employers

Evening News in Sault Ste Marie, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Evening News 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,754 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, T Mobile - SAP #246 in El Paso, TX is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
47.1%
of violations were serious
#30,754
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Evening News compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Evening News runs far above peers (7.6x 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

$11,650 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Evening News.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTECHNICAL ARTS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BEACON PRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CBS PRODUCTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALBANY CITY PUBLIC L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWESTERN BELL TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MACON COUNTY - PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7REEL CINEMAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXCELSIOR SPRINGS ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OLIVER SPRINGS - LIB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAGLE TELECONFERENCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROCKWOOD - LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WTECHLINK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HARRIMAN-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRONTIER COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIRECTV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ORIENT OASIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Evening News, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Evening News has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Evening News in the Information enforcement ledger

In Information, Evening News sits at penalty rank #44 of 217 penalized establishments ($11,650 assessed).

How Evening News Compares

Evening News's 8.50 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 (7.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-04

Last Inspection

2014-01-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $5,825 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

47.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.8% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

41.2% 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

$23,700

Current Penalty Amount

$11,650

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,050 from the initial assessment of $23,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Evening News compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Evening News Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 17 1.3
Total Penalty $11,650 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,825 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Evening News, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,650 here).

Courier Post $11,475 NJ The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company $11,900 NC Westside Telecommunications, INC. $11,280 WV Beacon Press INC. $12,252 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Technical Arts Group, LLC 2 insp. Clifton Park, NY Beacon Press INC. 2 insp. Biddeford, ME CBS Productions 2 insp. Universal City, CA Albany City Public Library 2 insp. Albany, NY

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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 Evening News safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Evening News's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Evening News have? ▼
Evening News has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Evening News had? ▼
Evening News has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-04 and the most recent on 2014-01-14. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Evening News? ▼
Evening News has been assessed $11,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,700 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Evening News have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Evening News has 8 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Evening News operate in? ▼
Evening News operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511110). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Evening News rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Evening News ranks #30,754 (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 Evening News's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Evening News's total OSHA penalty of $11,650 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (7.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, T Mobile - SAP #246 in El Paso, TX 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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