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Universal Industries LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Industries LLC ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty69% serious
$13,300
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Industries LLC in Tomahawk, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,300. 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 Industries LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Bluff City Packaging, LLC in Parsons, TN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Industries LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Industries LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,300 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Industries LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WODIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA MIRA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Universal Industries…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Universal Industries LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Industries LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Industries LLC ranks #12,658 at $13,300 current penalty.

How Universal Industries LLC Compares

Universal Industries LLC's 6.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-07

Last Inspection

2014-02-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $6,650 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

23.1% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$26,600

Current Penalty Amount

$13,300

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,300 from the initial assessment of $26,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Universal Industries LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Industries LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $13,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,650 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,300 here).

Assa Group INC DBA Enwork $13,300 MI Michigan Turkey Producers LLC $13,300 MI Alpha Steel LLC $13,300 TX HY-Tek Manufacturing CO., INC. $13,300 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ Sacred Garden 2 insp. Santa Fe, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Assa Group INC DBA Enwork
Lowell, MI
2 inspections $13,300
Michigan Turkey Producers LLC
Wyoming, MI
7 inspections $13,300
Alpha Steel LLC
Sealy, TX
2 inspections $13,300
HY-Tek Manufacturing CO., INC.
Sugar Grove, IL
2 inspections $13,300
Bluff City Packaging, LLC
Parsons, TN
3 inspections $13,300

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Industries LLC'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 Industries LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Industries LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Industries LLC have? ▼
Universal Industries LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Industries LLC had? ▼
Universal Industries LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-07 and the most recent on 2014-02-26. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Industries LLC? ▼
Universal Industries LLC has been assessed $13,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,600 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Universal Industries LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Industries LLC has 9 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 Industries LLC operate in? ▼
Universal Industries LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Industries LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Industries LLC ranks #27,196 (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 Industries LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Industries LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,300 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bluff City Packaging, LLC in Parsons, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,300 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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