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Valley Publishing Company, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Publishing Company, INC ranks #46,049 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,936
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,049
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Publishing Company, INC in Derby, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,936. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valley Publishing Company, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,049 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Marvelous Technology in Grand Rapids, MI is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#46,049
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Valley Publishing Company, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Valley Publishing Company, INC runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$6,936 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Valley Publishing Company, INC.

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Valley Publishing Company, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Valley Publishing Company, INC in the Information enforcement ledger

Among 217 Information employers with OSHA penalties on file, Valley Publishing Company, INC ranks #80 at $6,936 current penalty.

How Valley Publishing Company, INC Compares

Valley Publishing Company, INC's 3.00 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 (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-16

Last Inspection

2011-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,468 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

50.0% 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

$16,440

Current Penalty Amount

$6,936

Penalty Reduction

57.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,504 from the initial assessment of $16,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

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

Metric Valley Publishing Company, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.3
Total Penalty $6,936 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,468 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,936 here).

Illinois Bell Telephone Company DBA at&T Illinois $7,000 IL Russell Industrial Center $7,000 MI Bellsouth Telecommunications LLC $7,000 TN Paramount Pictures $7,030 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dish Network 2 insp. El Paso, TX Fiberbond Corporation 2 insp. Minden, LA Erin Taylor Editions 2 insp. Edina, MN Venture Data LLC 2 insp. Eugene, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Neubus, Inc.
Round Rock, TX
0 inspections $0
I2 Solvers Inc.
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Marvelous Technology
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
Illinois Bell Telephone Company DBA at&T Illinois
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $7,000
Russell Industrial Center
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $7,000

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Publishing Company, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valley Publishing Company, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Valley Publishing Company, INC have? ▼
Valley Publishing Company, INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,936.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Publishing Company, INC had? ▼
Valley Publishing Company, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-16 and the most recent on 2011-02-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Publishing Company, INC? ▼
Valley Publishing Company, INC has been assessed $6,936 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,440 (a 57.8% reduction).
Does Valley Publishing Company, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valley Publishing Company, INC has 3 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Valley Publishing Company, INC operate in? ▼
Valley Publishing Company, INC 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 Valley Publishing Company, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Publishing Company, INC ranks #46,049 (the upper 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 Valley Publishing Company, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valley Publishing Company, INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,936 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marvelous Technology in Grand Rapids, MI 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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