This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Prescott Newspapers Safety Record

Prescott Valley, AZ · Information

F

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

Last inspected 05/24/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Prescott Newspapers in Prescott Valley, Arizona has 18 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $3,811 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2007 to 2012.

Prescott Newspapers, located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 18 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,811.

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.

18 Violations
2 Inspections
5 Serious
$3,811 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($3,811)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2007
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $5,875 in penalties for Prescott Newspapers, later reduced to $3,811 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $687
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $2,437
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/24/2012 Complaint? Prescott Valley, AZ 4 $1,750
10/04/2007 Complaint? Prescott Valley, AZ 14 $2,061

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