Construction · Reno, NV

Universal Framing, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Framing, LLC. ranks #57,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,650
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#57,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Framing, LLC. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,650. 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 Framing, LLC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jade INC in Los Angeles, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,650 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#57,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Framing, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Framing, LLC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,650 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Framing, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONSTRUCTION LABOR S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROOSTER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DIAMOND CONTRACTORS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VANGUARDIA CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CALIFORNIA PREMIER R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JOSE PADILLA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PATRIOT ELECTRIC CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DALE CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4S.J. LOUIS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WHITE ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MS EAGLES ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SCHAPER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8XL CONCRETE MASONRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LARRY L. VAUGHT ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BIG ROSE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DAVIES COMMERCIAL MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SULLIVAN & MCLAUGHLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TRI-STATE ROOFING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CROWDER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MODERN BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Universal Framing, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Universal Framing, LLC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Framing, LLC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Universal Framing, LLC. sits at penalty rank #17,513 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($4,650 assessed).

How Universal Framing, LLC. Compares

Universal Framing, LLC.'s 1.67 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2017-09-06

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,550 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% 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

$6,643

Current Penalty Amount

$4,650

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,993 from the initial assessment of $6,643. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Universal Framing, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $4,650 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,550 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Framing, LLC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Universal Framing, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Framing, LLC. have?
Universal Framing, LLC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Framing, LLC. had?
Universal Framing, LLC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2017-09-06. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Framing, LLC.?
Universal Framing, LLC. has been assessed $4,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,643 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Universal Framing, LLC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Universal Framing, LLC. has 1 serious violations, and 1 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 Framing, LLC. operate in?
Universal Framing, LLC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Framing, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Framing, LLC. ranks #57,466 (the lower 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 Framing, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Universal Framing, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,650 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jade INC in Los Angeles, CA is a similar construction employer with $4,650 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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