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Spirit Publishing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spirit Publishing Company ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spirit Publishing Company in Punxsutawney, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spirit Publishing Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Metro by T-Mobile in Charlotte, NC is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Spirit Publishing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spirit Publishing Company runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Spirit Publishing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDWEST COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHNSON NEWSPAPER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHEMUNG CO LIBRARY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRI-CITY PUBLIC LIBR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOON WIRELESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LAZORTECH FIBER SPEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST RIDGE-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROTARY OFFSET PRESS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FOX TELEVISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAVE PUBLISHING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAILY GAZETTE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 464267 - LOUISVILLE J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYP HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHESTER COUNTY-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARTCRAFT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTHSHORE BROADCAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OGDEN NEWSPAPERS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST BUSINESS SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Spirit Publishing Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Spirit Publishing Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Spirit Publishing Company in the Information enforcement ledger

In Information, Spirit Publishing Company sits at penalty rank #108 of 217 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).

How Spirit Publishing Company Compares

Spirit Publishing Company's 5.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-19

Last Inspection

2010-01-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Spirit Publishing Company compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spirit Publishing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.3
Total Penalty $4,200 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Spirit Publishing Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Northshore Broadcasting Company, INC. $4,244 MS MJM Communications LLC $4,148 TX Blue Jay Communications $4,000 OH Verizon $4,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Midwest Communication Services, INC. 2 insp. Battle Creek, MI Johnson Newspaper Corporation 2 insp. Watertown, NY L3 Harris Technologies, INC. 2 insp. Rochester, NY Pacific Bell Telephone Company 2 insp. Santa Rosa, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metro by T-Mobile
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
Access Publishing
Johnston, IA
0 inspections $0
National Orders Inc.
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Route 46 Video Boutique
Parsippany, NJ
0 inspections $0
West GA Wireless
Rome, GA
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 Spirit Publishing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spirit Publishing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Spirit Publishing Company have? ▼
Spirit Publishing Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Spirit Publishing Company had? ▼
Spirit Publishing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-19 and the most recent on 2010-01-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spirit Publishing Company? ▼
Spirit Publishing Company has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Spirit Publishing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spirit Publishing Company has 10 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 Spirit Publishing Company operate in? ▼
Spirit Publishing Company 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 Spirit Publishing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spirit Publishing Company ranks #60,288 (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 Spirit Publishing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spirit Publishing Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro by T-Mobile in Charlotte, NC 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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