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Manufacturing · Virginia Beach, VA

U-Play USA, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U-Play USA, LLC ranks #16,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$21,152
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

U-Play USA, LLC in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,152. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U-Play USA, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick, ME is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,159 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#16,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How U-Play USA, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows U-Play USA, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$21,152 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is U-Play USA, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGINEERED TEXTILE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANTON DROP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHARMASOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AACER ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INLINE PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL CARBONIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIPPERT COMPONENTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUMITOMO BAKELITE NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEY CELL INC. MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GHIRINGHELLI SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARIZON COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KERRY SWEET INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYFORM PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BECKMAN & GAST CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORISKANY MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10U-Play USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
U-Play USA, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

U-Play USA, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: U-Play USA, LLC is the #7,976 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,152).

How U-Play USA, LLC Compares

U-Play USA, LLC's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-01-28

Last Inspection

2021-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,051

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $7,051 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$36,180

Current Penalty Amount

$21,152

Penalty Reduction

41.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,028 from the initial assessment of $36,180. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How U-Play USA, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U-Play USA, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $21,152 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,051 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U-Play USA, LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,152 here).

Sunpol Resins and Polymers, INC. $21,150 CA Midwest DRY Transload, INC. $21,150 IL Bloomfield Bakers DBA Lovin Oven $21,150 CA Bull Moose Tube Company $21,155 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Engineered Textile Products, INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA Canton Drop Forge 3 insp. Canton, OH Pharmasol Corporation 3 insp. South Easton, MA Aacer Acquisition, LLC 3 insp. Peshtigo, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunpol Resins and Polymers, INC.
Fairfield, CA
4 inspections $21,150
Midwest DRY Transload, INC.
Galva, IL
2 inspections $21,150
Bloomfield Bakers DBA Lovin Oven
Azusa, CA
3 inspections $21,150
Bull Moose Tube Company
Chicago Heights, IL
2 inspections $21,155
Hussey Seating Company
North Berwick, ME
3 inspections $21,159

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What to do with this record

Use U-Play USA, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 U-Play USA, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U-Play USA, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does U-Play USA, LLC have? ▼
U-Play USA, LLC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,152.
How many OSHA inspections has U-Play USA, LLC had? ▼
U-Play USA, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-28 and the most recent on 2021-06-01. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U-Play USA, LLC? ▼
U-Play USA, LLC has been assessed $21,152 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,180 (a 41.5% reduction).
Does U-Play USA, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U-Play USA, LLC has 15 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 U-Play USA, LLC operate in? ▼
U-Play USA, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322291). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does U-Play USA, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U-Play USA, LLC ranks #16,395 (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 U-Play USA, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U-Play USA, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,152 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,159 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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