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Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner ranks #17,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$19,600
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner in Independence, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Freedom Wireless in Somerset, PA is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#17,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner runs far above peers (12.7x 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

$19,600 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner.

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: 14AT&T SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRANK MAYBORN ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LFP VIDEO GROUP LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OREGONIAN PUBLISHING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY 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: 6FRONTIER CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAROLINA CINEMA CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HEARTLAND AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0APAC CUSTOMER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE WALT DISNEY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MASTIC-MORICHES-SHIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Gatehouse Media MO H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner is the #21 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($19,600).

How Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner Compares

Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner's 4.50 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 (12.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-16

Last Inspection

2010-12-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $9,800 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$28,000

Current Penalty Amount

$19,600

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,400 from the initial assessment of $28,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.3
Total Penalty $19,600 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,800 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,600 here).

Minim Productions, INC $19,485 CA NBC Universal $19,060 NJ Mount Laurel Township $18,900 NJ Regal Cinemas, INC. $20,457 FL

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 At&T Services, INC. 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA Yakima Herald-Republic, INC. 2 insp. Yakima, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midcontinent Communications
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0
8K Miles Software Services Inc.
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0
Freedom Wireless
Somerset, PA
0 inspections $0
Minim Productions, INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $19,485
Amirit Technologies
Fairfield, NJ
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 Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner have? ▼
Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner had? ▼
Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-16 and the most recent on 2010-12-16. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner? ▼
Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner has been assessed $19,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner has 7 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 Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner operate in? ▼
Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner ranks #17,995 (the top quarter 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 Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner's total OSHA penalty of $19,600 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (12.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Freedom Wireless in Somerset, PA 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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