This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Omaha World Herald Safety Record

Omaha, NE · Information

F

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

Last inspected 08/06/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Omaha World Herald in Omaha, Nebraska has 16 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $9,695 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2003.

Omaha World Herald, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,695.

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
5 Inspections
10 Serious
$9,695 Penalties
Serious?
10 ($8,945)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($750)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $16,310 in penalties for Omaha World Herald, later reduced to $9,695 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $6,635
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $975
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation $400
1910.0023 Ladders
1 citation $1,685
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/06/2003 Referral? Omaha, NE 4 $5,620
03/08/1994 Accident? Omaha, NE 1 $750
03/07/1991 Complaint? Omaha, NE 9 $2,925
08/14/1986 Complaint? Omaha, NE 2 $400
12/07/1983 Complaint? Omaha, NE 0 $0

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