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Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$23,560
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,477
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
86%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP.,

The federal enforcement record for Elmer Carrillo DBA Universal Builders CORP., in Franklin Park, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 5.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (90.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $23,560 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $23,560 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,780. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-07-17 to 2024-10-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

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 61,413 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 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,780 $3,361
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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 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
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 $6,751 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.

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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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