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Universal City Studios LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal City Studios LLC ranks #11,935 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$27,340
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,935
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal City Studios LLC in Universal City, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,340. 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 City Studios LLC 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,935 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Friedl Ski Ventures, LLC in Kewaskum, WI is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,287 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#11,935
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal City Studios LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal City Studios LLC runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$27,340 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal City Studios LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLONIAL WILLIAMSBUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WINK'S SILVER STRIKE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ARTICLE II GUN SHOP …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CAPITAL REPERTORY CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13NYCDPR GERTRUDE EDER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NEWPORT-PARKS AND RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14BULLSEYE INDOOR GUN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12CLAYTON TN PARKS & R…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21HARRAH'S RENO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25CITY OF ROANOKE - BE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8JEFFERSON CITY-COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21SEAWORLD PARKS & EN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT OF THE INT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF FARMER CITY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7LAKELAND - PARKS DEP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DEPEW VILLAGE RECREA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9NYCDPR RANAQUA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MUSIC HALL CENTER FO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2Universal City Studi…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
Universal City Studios LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 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 City Studios LLC in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal City Studios LLC ranks #85 at $27,340 current penalty.

How Universal City Studios LLC Compares

Universal City Studios LLC's 1.25 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-04-06

Last Inspection

2025-06-26

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,835

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $6,835 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$45,700

Current Penalty Amount

$27,340

Penalty Reduction

40.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,360 from the initial assessment of $45,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Universal City Studios LLC compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal City Studios LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 5 5.1
Total Penalty $27,340 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,835 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal City Studios LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,340 here).

Friedl Ski Ventures, LLC $27,287 WI C&C - Des, Honolulu Zoo $27,270 HI Bullet Trap, INC. $27,460 TX Aeg Live, LLC $27,540 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 4 insp. Williamsburg, VA Wink's Silver Strike Lanes 4 insp. Gardnerville, NV Article II Gun Shop and Range INC. 4 insp. Lombard, IL The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. 4 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Friedl Ski Ventures, LLC
Kewaskum, WI
2 inspections $27,287
C&C - Des, Honolulu Zoo
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $27,270
Bullet Trap, INC.
Plano, TX
2 inspections $27,460
Butler Amusements, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $27,480
Aeg Live, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $27,540

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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 City Studios LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal City Studios LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal City Studios LLC have? ▼
Universal City Studios LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal City Studios LLC had? ▼
Universal City Studios LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-06 and the most recent on 2025-06-26. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal City Studios LLC? ▼
Universal City Studios LLC has been assessed $27,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,700 (a 40.2% reduction).
Does Universal City Studios LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal City Studios LLC has 2 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 City Studios LLC operate in? ▼
Universal City Studios LLC operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal City Studios LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal City Studios LLC ranks #11,935 (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 Universal City Studios LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal City Studios LLC's total OSHA penalty of $27,340 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Friedl Ski Ventures, LLC in Kewaskum, WI is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $27,287 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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