This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lafromboise Newspapers INC Safety Record

Centralia, WA

F

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

Last inspected 12/02/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lafromboise Newspapers INC in Centralia, Washington has 24 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $5,325 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 1998.

Lafromboise Newspapers INC, located in Centralia, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 24 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,325.

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.

24 Violations
3 Inspections
13 Serious
$5,325 Penalties
Serious?
13 ($4,845)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($0)
Repeat?
2 ($480)
0249.5609 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1996
0249.5605 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $8,025 in penalties for Lafromboise Newspapers INC, later reduced to $5,325 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
0249.5609 OSHA Standard
3 citations $240
0241.1005 OSHA Standard
3 citations $700
0620.9035 OSHA Standard
2 citations $400
0249.5605 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1552.4503 OSHA Standard
1 citation $700
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/02/1998 Planned? Centralia, WA 4 $480
07/22/1996 Referral? Centralia, WA 6 $1,100
06/18/1996 Referral? Centralia, WA 14 $3,745

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