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Administrative & Waste Services · Melrose, MA

Universal Abatement Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Abatement Services, INC. ranks #47,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,460
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Abatement Services, INC. in Melrose, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,460. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Universal Abatement Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Victory Gardens in Warminster, PA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Abatement Services, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$6,460 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Abatement Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GROUND COVER CLEARIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF BYRAM DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SAVE GREEN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COLL MATERIALS EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMPLEMAR PARTNERS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IRVINGTON PUBLIC WOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUUSAKOSKI GLASS REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STAFFORD TRANSPORT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CASPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA SNOW REMOVAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27FIELDER TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VON BUSCH & SONS, RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL VALLEY TREES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4C&C DISPOSAL TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DYNAMIC INVESTMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEF CONTAINER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GIBSON ISLAND CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREEN FOR LIFE ENVIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Universal Abatement …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Universal Abatement Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Universal Abatement Services, INC. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Abatement Services, INC. ranks #1,558 at $6,460 current penalty.

How Universal Abatement Services, INC. Compares

Universal Abatement Services, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-14

Last Inspection

2012-08-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,230

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,230 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$11,200

Current Penalty Amount

$6,460

Penalty Reduction

42.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,740 from the initial assessment of $11,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Universal Abatement Services, INC. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Abatement Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 2.7
Total Penalty $6,460 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,230 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Abatement Services, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,460 here).

Cimco Recycling Sterling, INC. $6,467 IL Ipak Group, INC. $6,467 NJ JKB Staffing, LLC $6,450 CA Erwin Resinsolutions LLC $6,450 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Galloway DPW 2 insp. Galloway, NJ Ground Cover Clearing and Final Grade, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Township of Byram Department of Public Works 2 insp. Stanhope, NJ Save Green CORP. 2 insp. Guaynabo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

ABC Stay Clean LLC
Livonia, MI
0 inspections $0
Victory Gardens
Warminster, PA
0 inspections $0
Veolia ES Technical Solutions
Port Washington, WI
0 inspections $0
Cimco Recycling Sterling, INC.
Rock Falls, IL
2 inspections $6,467
R&R Services
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 Universal Abatement Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Abatement Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Abatement Services, INC. have? ▼
Universal Abatement Services, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,460.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Abatement Services, INC. had? ▼
Universal Abatement Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-14 and the most recent on 2012-08-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Abatement Services, INC.? ▼
Universal Abatement Services, INC. has been assessed $6,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,200 (a 42.3% reduction).
Does Universal Abatement Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Abatement Services, INC. has 4 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 Universal Abatement Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Universal Abatement Services, INC. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562910). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Abatement Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Abatement Services, INC. ranks #47,988 (the upper half 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 Universal Abatement Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Abatement Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,460 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Victory Gardens in Warminster, PA is a similar administrative & waste services 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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