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Universal Contracting LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Contracting LLC ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Contracting LLC in Lehi, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. 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 Contracting LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, The McKernon Group, INC. in Brandon, VT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Contracting LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Contracting LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Contracting LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedL & K CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CATRACHOS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20APBN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MID-CONTINENTAL REST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PERRY VERRONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HIGHPOINT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPEAN DECO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIRANDA FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAIME MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTRACT FRAMING BUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9D.L. ELLIOTT ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUAN JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HENKELS & MCCOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PACIFIC RIM LAND DEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MG CARPENTRY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SETANTA RESTORATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRZEGORZ PRZADA DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M&T EXCAVATION OF RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & Z INSTALLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Universal Contractin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Universal Contracting LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Contracting LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Contracting LLC ranks #9,633 at $10,000 current penalty.

How Universal Contracting LLC Compares

Universal Contracting LLC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-14

Last Inspection

2013-07-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

9.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,000 from the initial assessment of $11,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Universal Contracting LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Contracting LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $10,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Best Build NYC, INC. $10,000 NY Castillo's Remodeling $10,000 TX The McKernon Group, INC. $10,000 VT A & a Industrial LLC $10,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

L & K Contracting Company, INC 2 insp. Enterprise, AL Catrachos Construction, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Apbn INC. 2 insp. Toledo, OH Mid-Continental Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

The McKernon Group, INC.
Brandon, VT
2 inspections $10,000
Jeff Shepherd DBA Jeff Shepherd Construction
Clarksville, TN
2 inspections $10,000
R C Construction
Snohomish, WA
2 inspections $10,000
Affordable Exteriors INC
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $10,000
Nashville and Eastern Railroad
Hermitage, TN
2 inspections $10,000

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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 Contracting LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Contracting LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Universal Contracting LLC have? ▼
Universal Contracting LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Contracting LLC had? ▼
Universal Contracting LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-14 and the most recent on 2013-07-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Contracting LLC? ▼
Universal Contracting LLC has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,000 (a 9.1% reduction).
Does Universal Contracting LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Contracting 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 Contracting LLC operate in? ▼
Universal Contracting LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Contracting LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Contracting LLC ranks #35,184 (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 Contracting LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Contracting LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, The McKernon Group, INC. in Brandon, VT is a similar construction employer with $10,000 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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