San Jose Mercury News Safety Record
San Jose, CA · Information
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 02/19/2014
According to OSHA enforcement records, San Jose Mercury News in San Jose, California has 12 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $2,190 in total penalties. Safety grade: B. OSHA records span 1988 to 2014.
About This Safety Record
San Jose Mercury News, located in San Jose, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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 12 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 $2,190.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2014 | Unprogrammed Related? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/22/2008 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/02/2004 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 09/07/2001 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 2 | $0 |
| 04/27/1999 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 2 | $300 |
| 04/19/1997 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 4 | $0 |
| 03/01/1996 | Accident? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/26/1996 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/16/1995 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/18/1995 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/02/1994 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/09/1993 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/23/1993 | Accident? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/23/1993 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/17/1992 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/23/1992 | Unprogrammed Related? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/23/1992 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $1,400 |
| 04/25/1991 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/23/1988 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 12/23/1988 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $490 |
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