Inspection #100611102
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of DENVER PUBLISHING COMPANY DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS at 400 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204 on Aug 24, 1989. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Nov 30, 1990.
OSHA documented 42 violations (30 serious, 1 repeat, 11 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $5,645. This inspection is linked to 4 complaints in OSHA records.
This employer has 11 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 100611102
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Aug 24, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1990
- Contested
- Jan 17, 1990
- Final Order
- Oct 10, 1990
- Total Violations
- 42
- Penalties on Record
- $5,645
- Initial Penalties
- $13,590
- Related Activity
- 4 complaints
Establishment
- Address
- 400 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer11 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302765649 | Jun 18, 1999 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #100848027 | Jan 26, 1990 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #101225183 | Jul 19, 1989 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #101439875 | Feb 8, 1989 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #101578714 | Sep 23, 1987 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #100608454 | Mar 9, 1987 | Complaint (B) | 5 violations | |
| #100022797 | Mar 18, 1986 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $450 |
| #217843077 | Jun 6, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #217832195 | Apr 29, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #217839893 | Feb 13, 1974 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #217837830 | Dec 12, 1973 | Complaint (B) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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Inspection closed Nov 30, 1990.
30 serious, 1 repeat, 11 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Violations
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $540 | $200 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | $270 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | $180 | $90 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01005A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | $270 | $117 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01005B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | $180 | $117 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | $450 | $117 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01007A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | $270 | $117 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01007B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | $0 | $117 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01008 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $450 | $180 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01009 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | $540 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01010 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | $270 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01011 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | $450 | $225 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01012 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II | Serious | $360 | $180 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01013 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 I | Serious | $450 | $225 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01014 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | $630 | $315 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01015 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | $810 | $600 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01016 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | $180 | $90 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01017 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | $360 | $180 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01018 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | $630 | $200 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01019 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02 | Serious | $270 | $200 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01020 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | $450 | $200 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01021 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | $540 | $195 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01022 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H02 | Serious | $360 | $195 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01023 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | $270 | $195 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01024A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $540 | $415 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01024B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01025 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | $360 | $100 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01026 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $180 | $135 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01027 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | $360 | $180 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01028 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $540 | $200 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01029 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01030 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | $720 | $360 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 01031 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | $630 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Repeat | $1,080 | $200 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03003 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03006 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Aug 1, 1990 |
| 03007 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L02 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
| 03008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1990 | Jan 17, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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