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NBC Universal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NBC Universal ranks #18,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty17% serious
$19,060
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

NBC Universal in North Bergen, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NBC Universal 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, IBM India Private in Durham, NC is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#18,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How NBC Universal compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows NBC Universal runs far above peers (12.4x 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

$19,060 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is NBC Universal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMICHIGAN CHRONICLE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUBCOM CABLE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FINGER LAKES LIBRARY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTROL NETWORK COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF ALAMEDA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WSMH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GUSTAK GROUP CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TRACY CITY-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL VALLEY NEWS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CUMULUS MEDIA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OPELIKA - AUBURN NEWS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPRINT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INNOVATIVE COMMUNICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RUSSELL INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25EVERTEC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PARAMOUNT PICTURES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CARIBBEAN CINEMAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CAMDEN PUBLICATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CORPORACIÓN DE PUERT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NBC Universal, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
NBC Universal has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

NBC Universal in the Information enforcement ledger

In Information, NBC Universal sits at penalty rank #23 of 217 penalized establishments ($19,060 assessed).

How NBC Universal Compares

NBC Universal's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (12.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-11-09

Last Inspection

2018-06-25

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,353

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,353 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$21,060

Current Penalty Amount

$19,060

Penalty Reduction

9.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $21,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How NBC Universal compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NBC Universal Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 6 1.3
Total Penalty $19,060 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,353 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NBC Universal, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,060 here).

Minim Productions, INC $19,485 CA Gatehouse Media MO Holdings II/DBA the Examiner $19,600 MO Subcom Cable Systems, LLC $18,501 NH Johnson Newspaper Corporation $18,273 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Michigan Chronicle Pubg CO 3 insp. Detroit, MI Subcom Cable Systems, LLC 3 insp. Newington, NH Finger Lakes Library System 3 insp. Ithaca, NY Control Network Communications, INC. 3 insp. Albany, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Real Wireless
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
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Rockville, MD
0 inspections $0
Cellular Advantage
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0 inspections $0
IBM India Private
Durham, NC
0 inspections $0
Mount Laurel Township
Mount Laurel, NJ
2 inspections $18,900

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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 NBC Universal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, NBC Universal's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does NBC Universal have? ▼
NBC Universal has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,060.
How many OSHA inspections has NBC Universal had? ▼
NBC Universal has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-09 and the most recent on 2018-06-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NBC Universal? ▼
NBC Universal has been assessed $19,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,060 (a 9.5% reduction).
Does NBC Universal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. NBC Universal has 1 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 NBC Universal operate in? ▼
NBC Universal operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 515120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NBC Universal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NBC Universal ranks #18,553 (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 NBC Universal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
NBC Universal's total OSHA penalty of $19,060 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (12.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, IBM India Private in Durham, NC is a similar information employer with $0 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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