This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Journal Star Printing Safety Record

Lincoln, NE · Information

F

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

Last inspected 09/01/2015

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Journal Star Printing in Lincoln, Nebraska has 16 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $3,940 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2015.

Journal Star Printing, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 16 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,940.

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.

16 Violations
3 Inspections
2 Serious
$3,940 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($315)
Serious?
2 ($3,625)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $6,065 in penalties for Journal Star Printing, later reduced to $3,940 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $2,365
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations $1,500
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
2 citations $45
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/01/2015 Referral? Lincoln, NE 3 $2,125
12/18/1991 Complaint? Lincoln, NE 1 $1,500
12/03/1975 Planned? Lincoln, NE 12 $315

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