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Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC ranks #71,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,625
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC in Ogden, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Bearskin Services in Dover, DE is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#71,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$2,625 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC.

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Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC in the Information enforcement ledger

Among 217 Information employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC ranks #133 at $2,625 current penalty.

How Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC Compares

Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-16

Last Inspection

2023-12-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,313 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,625

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,625 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.3
Total Penalty $2,625 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,313 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,625 here).

Mediacom $2,625 IA Indiana Printing & Publishing Company $2,700 PA Apple INC. $2,500 CA City of Alameda $2,770 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Quincy Amusements, INC. 2 insp. Yonkers, NY South Plainfield Public Library 2 insp. South Plainfield, NJ Blockbuster LLC DBA Blockbuster Video 2 insp. Edina, MN Sony Dadc 2 insp. Bolingbrook, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mediacom
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2 inspections $2,625
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0 inspections $0
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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 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC have? ▼
Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC had? ▼
Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-16 and the most recent on 2023-12-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC? ▼
Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC has been assessed $2,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC has 2 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 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC operate in? ▼
Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC 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 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC ranks #71,284 (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 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,625 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bearskin Services in Dover, DE 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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