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Manufacturing · Portsmouth, NH

Seacoast Newspapers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seacoast Newspapers, INC. ranks #58,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,527
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#58,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seacoast Newspapers, INC. in Portsmouth, NH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,527. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seacoast Newspapers, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, K&K Precision, INC. in Mason, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,527 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#58,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Seacoast Newspapers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seacoast Newspapers, INC. runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,527 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seacoast Newspapers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSNEED SHIPBUILDING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 46LIQUI-BOX CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREAT OUTDOOR COTTAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25INTEX MILLWORK SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EQUUSTOCK OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DURO-CHROME INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CLEANAIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HOMEYER PRECISION MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22C.I.L. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRIER FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NEW AGE INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN REEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BRUNNER INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MERCURY PLASTICS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONCORD TOOL & MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EBY SAWMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCHESTER CUSTOM MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Seacoast Newspapers,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Seacoast Newspapers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Seacoast Newspapers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Seacoast Newspapers, INC. sits at penalty rank #23,994 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,527 assessed).

How Seacoast Newspapers, INC. Compares

Seacoast Newspapers, INC.'s 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-11-22

Last Inspection

2021-08-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,509

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,509 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$9,054

Current Penalty Amount

$4,527

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,527 from the initial assessment of $9,054. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Seacoast Newspapers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seacoast Newspapers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $4,527 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,509 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,527 here).

Etheredge Electric CO. of Tyler INC. $4,527 TX K&K Precision, INC. $4,527 OH Modco Industries, LLC $4,527 TX Rna Corporation $4,526 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Sneed Shipbuilding, INC. 3 insp. Channelview, TX Liqui-Box CORP. 3 insp. Ashland, OH Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC 3 insp. Georgetown, DE Intex Millwork Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Mays Landing, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Etheredge Electric CO. of Tyler INC.
Tyler, TX
2 inspections $4,527
K&K Precision, INC.
Mason, OH
2 inspections $4,527
Modco Industries, LLC
Conroe, TX
2 inspections $4,527
Rna Corporation
Blue Island, IL
3 inspections $4,526
Hammersmith MFG. & SLS
Horton, KS
2 inspections $4,526

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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 Seacoast Newspapers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seacoast Newspapers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Seacoast Newspapers, INC. have? ▼
Seacoast Newspapers, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,527.
How many OSHA inspections has Seacoast Newspapers, INC. had? ▼
Seacoast Newspapers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-22 and the most recent on 2021-08-05. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seacoast Newspapers, INC.? ▼
Seacoast Newspapers, INC. has been assessed $4,527 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,054 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Seacoast Newspapers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Seacoast Newspapers, INC. has 3 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 Seacoast Newspapers, INC. operate in? ▼
Seacoast Newspapers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Seacoast Newspapers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seacoast Newspapers, INC. ranks #58,047 (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 Seacoast Newspapers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seacoast Newspapers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,527 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, K&K Precision, INC. in Mason, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,527 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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