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Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., ranks #14,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$23,560
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,560. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rangel Construction LLC in Crestview, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,555 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#14,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$23,560 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHULTGREN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MUZZA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ASIAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15A & B BUILDERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AM GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALPHA CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JZ IMPERIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROCK & TAIT EXTERIOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MYNORS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FINAL TOUCH PROPERTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EZZI SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMERCIAL INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C DITCHING AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JDH CONSTRUCTION LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAY FULKROAD & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ANCO IRON AND CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Elmer Carrillo DBA U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., sits at penalty rank #3,520 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($23,560 assessed).

How Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., Compares

Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-07-17

Last Inspection

2024-10-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,780

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $11,780 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,560

Current Penalty Amount

$23,560

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $23,560 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,780 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,560 here).

Champion Steel LLC. $23,560 MA Guaman USA Construction CORP. $23,561 NY Troyer's Construction $23,561 OH Rangel Construction LLC $23,555 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Hultgren Construction, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Muzza Builders, INC. 2 insp. Marlton, NJ Lessard Brothers Construction INC. 2 insp. Bath, ME American Asian, INC. 2 insp. Oxford, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Champion Steel LLC.
West Bridgewater, MA
2 inspections $23,560
Guaman USA Construction CORP.
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $23,561
Troyer's Construction
Strongsville, OH
2 inspections $23,561
Rangel Construction LLC
Crestview, FL
2 inspections $23,555
Warrior Electric
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., have? ▼
Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,560.
How many OSHA inspections has Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., had? ▼
Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-17 and the most recent on 2024-10-16. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,? ▼
Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., has been assessed $23,560 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., has 10 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., operate in? ▼
Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., ranks #14,483 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,'s total OSHA penalty of $23,560 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rangel Construction LLC in Crestview, FL is a similar construction employer with $23,555 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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