Information · Rockaway Beach, NY

Wave Publishing CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wave Publishing CO. ranks #74,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,173
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wave Publishing CO. in Rockaway Beach, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,173. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wave Publishing CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, USA Wireless (Kendall) in Miami, FL is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wave Publishing CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wave Publishing CO. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$2,173 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Wave Publishing CO..

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Wave Publishing CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Wave Publishing CO. in the Information enforcement ledger

In Information, Wave Publishing CO. sits at penalty rank #141 of 217 penalized establishments ($2,173 assessed).

How Wave Publishing CO. Compares

Wave Publishing CO.'s 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-15

Last Inspection

2016-09-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,087

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,087 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,622

Current Penalty Amount

$2,173

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,449 from the initial assessment of $3,622. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

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

Metric Wave Publishing CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.3
Total Penalty $2,173 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,087 $1,881

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wave Publishing CO., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Wave Publishing CO. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Wave Publishing CO.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Wave Publishing CO. have?
Wave Publishing CO. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,173.
How many OSHA inspections has Wave Publishing CO. had?
Wave Publishing CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-15 and the most recent on 2016-09-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wave Publishing CO.?
Wave Publishing CO. has been assessed $2,173 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,622 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Wave Publishing CO. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Wave Publishing CO. has 2 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 Wave Publishing CO. operate in?
Wave Publishing CO. 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 Wave Publishing CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wave Publishing CO. ranks #74,924 (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 Wave Publishing CO.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Wave Publishing CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,173 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, USA Wireless (Kendall) in Miami, FL 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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