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Universal Linen Service,LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Linen Service,LLC ranks #34,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$10,125
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Linen Service,LLC in Louisville, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,125. 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 Service,LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,521 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Pep Boys in Auburn, AL is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#34,521
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Linen Service,LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Linen Service,LLC runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$10,125 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Linen Service,LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOMBARDIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ENRIQUE CRUZ FERIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MONRO MUFFLER & BRAK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATLASELEKTRO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNION GROVE SAW & KN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAKE 5 PROPERTIES SP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NULL AND SON FUNERAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRYSTAL CLEAN AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ONE HOUR CLEANERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AUTOBAHN COLLISION E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASSOCIATED AUTO AIR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAPITAL DISTRICT TAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUTORI COLLISION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SILVER SAGE COLLISIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORLANDO AUTO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA AUTOMOTIVE GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COLORSTAR IMAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAFOLLETTE - STREET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLARD'S GARAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Universal Linen Serv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Universal Linen Service,LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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 Service,LLC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Universal Linen Service,LLC sits at penalty rank #487 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($10,125 assessed).

How Universal Linen Service,LLC Compares

Universal Linen Service,LLC's 5.00 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-23

Last Inspection

2011-07-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,063

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $5,063 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$15,575

Current Penalty Amount

$10,125

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,450 from the initial assessment of $15,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

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

Metric Universal Linen Service,LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 3.8
Total Penalty $10,125 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,063 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,125 here).

Butler Sign Company $10,140 NJ Unitex $10,106 NY Town of Wolcott $10,059 CT Central Power Systems & Services, INC. $10,200 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bombardier, INC. 2 insp. DFW Airport, TX Consolidated Container Company of Ohio LLC 2 insp. Niles, OH Enrique Cruz Ferin 2 insp. Anaheim, CA Monro Muffler & Brakes Incorporated #210 2 insp. Fairmont, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Precision Mechanical, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Butler Sign Company
Rochelle Park, NJ
2 inspections $10,140
Unitex
Newburgh, NY
2 inspections $10,106
Pep Boys
Auburn, AL
0 inspections $0
Eyes by India-Portage, MI
Portage, MI
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 Service,LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Linen Service,LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Service,LLC have? ▼
Universal Linen Service,LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Linen Service,LLC had? ▼
Universal Linen Service,LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-23 and the most recent on 2011-07-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Linen Service,LLC? ▼
Universal Linen Service,LLC has been assessed $10,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,575 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Universal Linen Service,LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Linen Service,LLC has 6 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 Linen Service,LLC operate in? ▼
Universal Linen Service,LLC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812332). 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 Service,LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Linen Service,LLC ranks #34,521 (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 Linen Service,LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Linen Service,LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,125 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pep Boys in Auburn, AL 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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