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Oregonian Publishing Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oregonian Publishing Company LLC has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$195
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,779
of 100,495 penalized employers

Oregonian Publishing Company LLC in Portland, 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: $195. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oregonian Publishing Company LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Verizon California INC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
2%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oregonian Publishing Company LLC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$195 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Oregonian Publishing Company LLC

The federal enforcement record for Oregonian Publishing Company LLC in Portland, OR includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $195 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $195 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $98. Against the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-05 to 2011-12-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-05

Last Inspection

2011-12-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$98

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $98 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

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

$195

Current Penalty Amount

$195

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Oregonian Publishing Company LLC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oregonian Publishing Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.3
Total Penalty $195 $1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection $98 $1,887
View all 1,183 employers in Information →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oregonian Publishing Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oregonian Publishing Company LLC'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 Oregonian Publishing Company LLC have? ▼
Oregonian Publishing Company LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $195.
How many OSHA inspections has Oregonian Publishing Company LLC had? ▼
Oregonian Publishing Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-05 and the most recent on 2011-12-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oregonian Publishing Company LLC? ▼
Oregonian Publishing Company LLC has been assessed $195 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Oregonian Publishing Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oregonian Publishing Company 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 Oregonian Publishing Company LLC operate in? ▼
Oregonian Publishing Company LLC operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511110). This industry has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
How does Oregonian Publishing Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oregonian Publishing Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $195 is below the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Verizon California INC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a similar information employer with $150 in current penalties.

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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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