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Newport Newspapers INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newport Newspapers INC ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$165
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newport Newspapers INC in Newport, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newport Newspapers INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Oregonian Publishing Company LLC in Portland, OR is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $195 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Newport Newspapers INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Newport Newspapers INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$165 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Newport Newspapers INC.

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Newport Newspapers INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Newport Newspapers INC in the Information enforcement ledger

Among 217 Information employers with OSHA penalties on file, Newport Newspapers INC ranks #212 at $165 current penalty.

How Newport Newspapers INC Compares

Newport Newspapers INC's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-17

Last Inspection

2012-08-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$83

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $83 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$165

Current Penalty Amount

$165

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Newport Newspapers INC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newport Newspapers INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.3
Total Penalty $165 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $83 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newport Newspapers INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($165 here).

Verizon California INC $150 CA At&T $210 CA Exercises IN Futility $225 CA Seattle Times Company $100 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Celebration Cinema South 2 insp. Kentwood, MI Empire Genuine Cable Group 2 insp. Rochester Hills, MI Nevada Bell Telephone Company 2 insp. Reno, NV NYCPL Richmond Hill Library 2 insp. Richmond Hill, Queens, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Verizon California INC
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2 inspections $150
Oregonian Publishing Company LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $195
At&T
Woodland, CA
2 inspections $210
Venture Data LLC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $105
Exercises IN Futility
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $225

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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 Newport Newspapers INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newport Newspapers INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Newport Newspapers INC have? ▼
Newport Newspapers INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $165.
How many OSHA inspections has Newport Newspapers INC had? ▼
Newport Newspapers INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-17 and the most recent on 2012-08-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newport Newspapers INC? ▼
Newport Newspapers INC has been assessed $165 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Newport Newspapers INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newport Newspapers INC 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 Newport Newspapers INC operate in? ▼
Newport Newspapers 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 Newport Newspapers INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newport Newspapers INC ranks #98,073 (the lower 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 Newport Newspapers INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newport Newspapers INC's total OSHA penalty of $165 is below the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oregonian Publishing Company LLC in Portland, OR is a similar information employer with $195 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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