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Santa Fe New Mexican

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Fe New Mexican has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,750
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,279
of 100,495 penalized employers

Santa Fe New Mexican in Santa Fe, NM 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: $6,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Santa Fe New Mexican 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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, Phillipsburg Public Library in Phillipsburg, NJ is another information employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,700 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
53%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Santa Fe New Mexican compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Santa Fe New Mexican runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$6,750 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Santa Fe New Mexican

The federal enforcement record for Santa Fe New Mexican in Santa Fe, NM includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (100.0%) 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 $6,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,750 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,375. Against the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-03-22 to 2017-09-22, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2017-09-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,375 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$6,750

Current Penalty Amount

$6,750

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Santa Fe New Mexican compares to the Information sector, which has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Santa Fe New Mexican Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.3
Total Penalty $6,750 $1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,375 $1,887
View all 1,183 employers in Information →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Fe New Mexican safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Fe New Mexican's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Santa Fe New Mexican have? ▼
Santa Fe New Mexican has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Fe New Mexican had? ▼
Santa Fe New Mexican has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2017-09-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Fe New Mexican? ▼
Santa Fe New Mexican has been assessed $6,750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Santa Fe New Mexican have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Fe New Mexican has 4 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 Santa Fe New Mexican operate in? ▼
Santa Fe New Mexican 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 Santa Fe New Mexican's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Fe New Mexican's total OSHA penalty of $6,750 is above the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Phillipsburg Public Library in Phillipsburg, NJ is a similar information employer with $6,700 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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