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Universal Metal Hose

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Metal Hose ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Metal Hose in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. 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 Metal Hose 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Benz Oil, INC. in Milwaukee, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Metal Hose compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Metal Hose runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Metal Hose.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYMRISE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCURLOCK HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW ENGLAND WIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOWELL METAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LITTLE ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JCM ENGINEERING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CUSTOM FAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JAMES WEIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OLAM WEST COAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE MERCHANT OF TENN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30ATI ALLVAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARMOR LITE TRAILERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VEXAPAK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DHO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1621ST CENTURY SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OIL STATES INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BANDERAS STONE SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Universal Metal Hose, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Universal Metal Hose has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Metal Hose in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Universal Metal Hose sits at penalty rank #30,359 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,750 assessed).

How Universal Metal Hose Compares

Universal Metal Hose's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2013-02-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $2,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Universal Metal Hose Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Metal Hose, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC $1,750 MI Benz Oil, INC. $1,750 WI Docu-Mart Incorporated $1,750 LA Cemex, INC. $1,750 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. Fairburn, GA Trident Seafoods Corporation 2 insp. Kodiak, AK Symrise INC. 2 insp. Branchburg, NJ Scurlock Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Jonesboro, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC
Warren, MI
4 inspections $1,750
Benz Oil, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $1,750
Cemex, INC.
Asheville, NC
2 inspections $1,750
Icicle Ridge Winery
Peshastin, WA
2 inspections $1,750
Pacific Industrial Development Corporation
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $1,750

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Metal Hose's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Universal Metal Hose against Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Metal Hose safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Metal Hose's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Metal Hose have? ▼
Universal Metal Hose has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Metal Hose had? ▼
Universal Metal Hose has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2013-02-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Metal Hose? ▼
Universal Metal Hose has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,500 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Universal Metal Hose have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Metal Hose has 4 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 Metal Hose operate in? ▼
Universal Metal Hose 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 Metal Hose rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Metal Hose ranks #78,998 (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 Metal Hose's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Metal Hose's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 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, Benz Oil, INC. in Milwaukee, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,750 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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