Information · Pontiac, IL

LSC Communications US, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LSC Communications US, LLC ranks #39,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,619
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

LSC Communications US, LLC in Pontiac, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,619. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LSC Communications US, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,397 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, TelData in Mobile, AL is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#39,397
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How LSC Communications US, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LSC Communications US, LLC runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$8,619 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 LSC Communications US, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR PUBLISHING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NETFLIX PRODUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRAY PUBLISHING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AT&T, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ASSOCIATED PUBLISHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCLSNJ'S NORTH PLAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAVE BROADBAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUREAU OF INFORMATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAYAGUEZ CINEMA CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTURYTEL SERVICE G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF ORANGE, ORAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13O'NEIL DIGITAL SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPROUSE COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE JAY COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LSC Communications U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
LSC Communications US, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

LSC Communications US, LLC in the Information enforcement ledger

In Information, LSC Communications US, LLC sits at penalty rank #66 of 217 penalized establishments ($8,619 assessed).

How LSC Communications US, LLC Compares

LSC Communications US, LLC's 0.50 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 (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-12-28

Last Inspection

2019-09-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,310 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,260

Current Penalty Amount

$8,619

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,641 from the initial assessment of $13,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How LSC Communications US, LLC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LSC Communications US, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.3
Total Penalty $8,619 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,310 $1,881

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for LSC Communications US, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LSC Communications US, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, LSC Communications US, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 LSC Communications US, LLC have?
LSC Communications US, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,619.
How many OSHA inspections has LSC Communications US, LLC had?
LSC Communications US, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-28 and the most recent on 2019-09-19. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LSC Communications US, LLC?
LSC Communications US, LLC has been assessed $8,619 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,260 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does LSC Communications US, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. LSC Communications US, LLC has 1 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 LSC Communications US, LLC operate in?
LSC Communications US, LLC operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511140). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does LSC Communications US, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LSC Communications US, LLC ranks #39,397 (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 LSC Communications US, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
LSC Communications US, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,619 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, TelData in Mobile, AL 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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