PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO
1801 SUPERIOR AVENUE, Cleveland, OH 44114 · NAICS 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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Inspection records
Jan 23, 2023#346454655Jan 23, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#346454655$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346454655
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 2023
- Closed
- May 12, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4800 Tiedeman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44144
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Sep 22, 2015#340936681Sep 22, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340936681$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #340936681
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 2015
- Contested
- Feb 2, 2016
- Final Order
- Jan 23, 2017
- Closed
- Apr 17, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 610
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 4800 Tiedman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44144
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 2 | 3 | $7,000 | $5,000 | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 | Jan 23, 2017 |
Nov 7, 1991#108837097Nov 7, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108837097$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108837097
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Jan 2, 1991#108844333Jan 2, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108844333$4204 viol.4 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #108844333
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 2, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1991
- Contested
- Feb 11, 1991
- Final Order
- Oct 28, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 18, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,560
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 10 | $420 | $210 | Feb 8, 1991 | Feb 11, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $420 | $210 | Feb 8, 1991 | Feb 11, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 H02 | Other | 3 | 3 | $360 | $0 | Feb 8, 1991 | Feb 11, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 |
| 01004 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 L02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $360 | $0 | Feb 8, 1991 | Feb 11, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 |
May 25, 1989#105932610May 25, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#105932610$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105932610
Dates
- Opened
- May 25, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,850
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 999 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 999 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 1989 | - | - |
Jun 15, 1984#1668516Jun 15, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1668516$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1668516
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 1984
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Other | 1 | 364 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | 1 | 364 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1984 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IID | Other | 1 | 364 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 1984 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 1 | 364 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1985 | - | - |
Apr 22, 1981#214810822Apr 22, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214810822$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214810822
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 7, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 8, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,745
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Apr 22, 1981#214799462Apr 22, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214799462$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214799462
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1981
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,745
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Jan 31, 1978#214779134Jan 31, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214779134$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214779134
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,874
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Sep 21, 1977#214877342Sep 21, 1977Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#214877342$1003 viol.3 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #214877342
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1977
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1977
- Closed
- Oct 16, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1801 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $0 | Oct 31, 1977 | Nov 15, 1977 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Serious | 2 | - | $800 | $100 | Oct 19, 1979 | Nov 15, 1977 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 1979 | Nov 15, 1977 | - |
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