This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Auburn Journal Safety Record

Auburn, CA · Information

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/05/2007

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Auburn Journal in Auburn, California has 11 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $2,950 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1992 to 2007.

Auburn Journal, located in Auburn, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 11 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,950.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

11 Violations
7 Inspections
1 Serious
$2,950 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($2,325)
Serious?
1 ($625)
461 .A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $9,225 in penalties for Auburn Journal, later reduced to $2,950 — a 68% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
461 .A OSHA Standard
2 citations $550
4187. A OSHA Standard
1 citation
4185. OSHA Standard
1 citation $300
4070. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $625
4050. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $300
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/05/2007 Complaint? Auburn, CA 0 $0
11/16/2001 Complaint? Auburn, CA 1 $150
04/16/1999 Complaint? Auburn, CA 0 $0
02/24/1999 Accident? Auburn, CA 2 $600
11/05/1998 Complaint? Auburn, CA 5 $1,200
10/08/1992 Follow-Up? Auburn, CA 0 $0
08/27/1992 Complaint? Auburn, CA 3 $1,000

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