PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS INC
400 N BROAD ST, PHILA, PA 19130
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Inspection records
Apr 1, 1985#706945Apr 1, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#706945$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #706945
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1985
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $320
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 400 N Broad St, Phila, PA 19130
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 F03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $320 | $0 | Jun 16, 1985 | - | - |
Jan 18, 1985#706531Jan 18, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#706531$70011 viol.11 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #706531
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1985
- Contested
- Jul 31, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,800
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 400 N Broad St, Phila, PA 19130
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jul 31, 1985. Final orders are recorded through Dec 18, 1985. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerosene | 36 | 0 - 553 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | 9 | 534 | $600 | $0 | Oct 17, 1985 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01002A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A09 I | Serious | 2 | 388 | $500 | $250 | Jan 6, 1986 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01002B | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 388 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1985 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01002C | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C05 | Serious | 2 | 388 | $500 | $0 | Aug 12, 1985 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II | Other | 1 | 78 | $400 | $0 | Jan 6, 1986 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | 534 | $600 | $150 | Jan 6, 1986 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01005A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Jul 25, 1985 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01005B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1985 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01005C | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 534 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1986 | - | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 01007 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 12 | $600 | $0 | Jul 14, 1985 | Jul 31, 1985 | Dec 18, 1985 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 2 | 534 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1985 | - | - |
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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.
2 inspections, 1985 to 1985. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.