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Universal Linen and Laundry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Linen and Laundry ranks #15,512 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$22,200
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,512
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Linen and Laundry in Denver, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,200. 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 Linen and Laundry 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,512 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, B & C Laundry in Glen Cove, NY is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#15,512
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Linen and Laundry compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Linen and Laundry runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$22,200 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Linen and Laundry.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.15.810.515.219.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILLIE A. WATKINS FU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED WAY OF THE PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHEEL FIX IT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLASH INTEGRATED SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEW, INC. DBA AUTO W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19S&S AUTO BODY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LINDAN BODY SHOP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUBURBAN COLLISION O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OVERSEAS AUTOBODY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AUTOMOTIVE ARTISTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GORDON-DARBY ARIZONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NOYES AUTOMOTIVE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KOST TIRE DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MCNEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JASBIR TATLA & KASHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST LINEN & UNIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JLE ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSTRUCTION REPAIR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Universal Linen and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Universal Linen and Laundry has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services 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 Linen and Laundry in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Linen and Laundry ranks #188 at $22,200 current penalty.

How Universal Linen and Laundry Compares

Universal Linen and Laundry's 8.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-07

Last Inspection

2011-11-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $11,100 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$22,200

Current Penalty Amount

$22,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Universal Linen and Laundry compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Linen and Laundry Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 16 3.8
Total Penalty $22,200 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,100 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Linen and Laundry, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,200 here).

Great Voyage INC $22,200 NH C2 Alaska, LLC $22,132 CA Atlantic City Linen Supply, LLC $22,384 CT Thermo King of the Southeast, LLC $22,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Willie a. Watkins Funeral Home 2 insp. Atlanta, GA The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2 insp. Concord, NH United Way of the Plains 2 insp. Wichita, KS Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary INC 2 insp. Gainesville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Voyage INC
Nashua, NH
2 inspections $22,200
Service King
Renton, WA
0 inspections $0
Ambassadors Plus
Augusta, GA
0 inspections $0
B & C Laundry
Glen Cove, NY
0 inspections $0
Low Price Auto Glass
Fairfield, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Linen and Laundry safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Linen and Laundry's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Linen and Laundry have? ▼
Universal Linen and Laundry has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Linen and Laundry had? ▼
Universal Linen and Laundry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-07 and the most recent on 2011-11-10. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Linen and Laundry? ▼
Universal Linen and Laundry has been assessed $22,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Universal Linen and Laundry have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Linen and Laundry has 13 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 Linen and Laundry operate in? ▼
Universal Linen and Laundry operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812320). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Linen and Laundry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Linen and Laundry ranks #15,512 (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 Linen and Laundry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Linen and Laundry's total OSHA penalty of $22,200 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, B & C Laundry in Glen Cove, NY is a similar other services 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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