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Gannett Publishing Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gannett Publishing Services INC ranks #6,837 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty36% serious
$40,690
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,837
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gannett Publishing Services INC in Visalia, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,690. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gannett Publishing Services INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,837 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, ZSL, Inc. in Edison, NJ is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#6,837
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Gannett Publishing Services INC runs far above peers (26.4x 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

$40,690 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gannett Publishing Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENEVILLE-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UTAH MEDIA GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRANK MAYBORN ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19OREGONIAN PUBLISHING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PRINCETON-PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF VENICE - PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAROLINA CINEMA CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HEARTLAND AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0APAC CUSTOMER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASTIC-MORICHES-SHIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLYMPIC CINEMAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTURYLINK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHEASTERN NEWSPAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TELEPHONE OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEXSTAR MEDIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALSWORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Gannett Publishing S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Gannett Publishing Services INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Gannett Publishing Services INC in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Gannett Publishing Services INC is the #9 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($40,690).

How Gannett Publishing Services INC Compares

Gannett Publishing Services INC's 5.50 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 (26.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-08

Last Inspection

2016-11-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $20,345 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$40,690

Current Penalty Amount

$40,690

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Gannett Publishing Services INC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gannett Publishing Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 11 1.3
Total Penalty $40,690 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,345 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gannett Publishing Services INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,690 here).

Midwest Communication Services, INC. $42,000 MI Micor Communications, LLC $31,920 KS Cox Enterprises, INC. $50,790 GA Hunterdon County Library $29,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Greeneville-Library 2 insp. Greeneville, TN Utah Media Group 2 insp. West Valley City, UT Yakima Herald-Republic, INC. 2 insp. Yakima, WA Frank Mayborn Enterprises, INC. DBA Killeen Daily 2 insp. Killeen, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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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 Gannett Publishing Services INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gannett Publishing Services INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Gannett Publishing Services INC have? ▼
Gannett Publishing Services INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,690.
How many OSHA inspections has Gannett Publishing Services INC had? ▼
Gannett Publishing Services INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-08 and the most recent on 2016-11-09. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gannett Publishing Services INC? ▼
Gannett Publishing Services INC has been assessed $40,690 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gannett Publishing Services INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gannett Publishing Services INC has 4 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 Gannett Publishing Services INC operate in? ▼
Gannett Publishing Services INC 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 Gannett Publishing Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gannett Publishing Services INC ranks #6,837 (the top 10% 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 Gannett Publishing Services INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gannett Publishing Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $40,690 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (26.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, ZSL, Inc. in Edison, NJ 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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