BOSTON HERALD
1 HERALD SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02106
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Jan 3, 2008#310676762Jan 3, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310676762$4,1289 viol.9 violations$4,128 in penalties
Inspection #310676762
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 2008
- Closed
- Sep 4, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 670
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,250
- Penalties on Record
- $4,128
- Site Address
- 300 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $563 | May 7, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Aug 1, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $1,125 | $563 | Jun 19, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,625 | $1,313 | May 7, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,125 | $563 | May 7, 2008 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,125 | $563 | Sep 2, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J07 IV | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2008 | - | - |
Apr 6, 2004#306811837Apr 6, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306811837$8,16813 viol.13 violations$8,168 in penalties
Inspection #306811837
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 6, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,331
- Penalties on Record
- $8,168
- Site Address
- 1 Herald Square, Boston, MA 02106
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 6 | 3 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $938 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $938 | Jun 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $938 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $563 | Jul 12, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 29, 1992#107538266May 29, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107538266$9,0006 viol.6 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #107538266
Dates
- Opened
- May 29, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 6, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 willful, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 1 Herald Square, Boston, MA 02106
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Chloroform | 2 | 37.7943 - 56.9889 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Sep 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Serious | 1 | 80 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Willful | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | 2 | 80 | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 1992 | - | - |
Sep 27, 1989#102813086Sep 27, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102813086$1,3505 viol.5 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #102813086
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 1, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 1 Herald Square, Boston, MA 02106
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Feb 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $450 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Feb 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 400 | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 400 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1990 | - | - |
Jul 15, 1986#100445410Jul 15, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100445410$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100445410
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 1986
- Closed
- Sep 18, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Herald Square, Boston, MA 02106
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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