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Universal Fabricating & Construction Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Fabricating & Construction Services ranks #2,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious
$81,158
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Fabricating & Construction Services in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $81,158. 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 Fabricating & Construction Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Liberty Novelty, Inc. Njoy Supplement Inc in Hagerstown, MD is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
76.0%
of violations were serious
#2,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Fabricating & Construction Services runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$81,158 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($81,158) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $81,158 $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 Universal Fabricating & Construction Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.260.490.6120.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AL SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN SPORTING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35FAIRFIELD PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PROLAMINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PELTON SHEPHERD INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMAHA NEON SIGN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAHN & PHILLIPS GREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JTI LEAF SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LMT MERCER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MONGIELLO'S ITALIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REDDY ICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ANCHOR SANDBLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HART & COOLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SILVER EAGLE REFININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115BREFARO'S NOBILE FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MEADE PILING GROUND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARDNER METAL SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Universal Fabricatin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Universal Fabricating & Construction Services in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Fabricating & Construction Services ranks #1,290 at $81,158 current penalty.

How Universal Fabricating & Construction Services Compares

Universal Fabricating & Construction Services's 12.50 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-09

Last Inspection

2015-06-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$40,579

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $40,579 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

76.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

12.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

12.0% 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

$87,049

Current Penalty Amount

$81,158

Penalty Reduction

6.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,891 from the initial assessment of $87,049. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Universal Fabricating & Construction Services compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Fabricating & Construction Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $81,158 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $40,579 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Fabricating & Construction Services, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($81,158 here).

Aluma-Weld, INC. $81,113 AR Genpak, LLC $81,085 NY Allnex USA, INC. $81,257 IL Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Company, INC. $81,308 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stoner, INC. 2 insp. Quarryville, PA Oldcastle Apg South INC. 2 insp. Riviera Beach, FL AL Solutions, INC. 2 insp. New Cumberland, WV American Sporting Supplies LLC 2 insp. McEwen, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aluma-Weld, INC.
Hot Springs, AR
5 inspections $81,113
Allnex USA, INC.
East Saint Louis, IL
2 inspections $81,257
Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation
Columbus, OH
3 inspections $81,054
Liberty Novelty, Inc. Njoy Supplement Inc
Hagerstown, MD
0 inspections $0
Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Company, INC.
Burwell, NE
2 inspections $81,308

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Fabricating & Construction Services'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 Universal Fabricating & Construction Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Fabricating & Construction Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Universal Fabricating & Construction Services have? ▼
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $81,158.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Fabricating & Construction Services had? ▼
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-09 and the most recent on 2015-06-09. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Fabricating & Construction Services? ▼
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services has been assessed $81,158 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $87,049 (a 6.8% reduction).
Does Universal Fabricating & Construction Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Fabricating & Construction Services has 19 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Fabricating & Construction Services operate in? ▼
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Fabricating & Construction Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Fabricating & Construction Services ranks #2,466 (the top 5% 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 Fabricating & Construction Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services's total OSHA penalty of $81,158 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Liberty Novelty, Inc. Njoy Supplement Inc in Hagerstown, MD is a similar manufacturing 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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