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Universal Plant Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Plant Services ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Plant Services in Deer Park, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,600. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $135,503 in back wages owed to 571 affected workers. 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 Plant Services once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $135,503 in back wages owed to 571 affected workers. For comparison, Luis Fiberglass, LLC in Philadelphia, PA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $139,136 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#64,125
of 99,447 penalized employers
$135,503
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $136K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($68K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Universal Plant Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Plant Services runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,600 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Plant Services.

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Universal Plant Services has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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 Plant Services in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Universal Plant Services is the #19,879 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($3,600). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Universal Plant Services ranks #696 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($135,503).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,600 OSHA penalties plus $135,503 WHD back wages (97.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Universal Plant Services Compares

Universal Plant Services's 2.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-09-07

Last Inspection

2012-09-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,600

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$139,103

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$135,503
Employees Affected
571
WHD Violations
573
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$237
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$67,752

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Universal Plant Services owed $135,503 in back wages to 571 employees across 2 cases and 573 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Universal Plant Services Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $3,600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,600 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Plant Services, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,600 here).

Mike Marquis Mechanical, INC. $3,600 ME Westbury & Oceanside Realty $3,600 NY RCD Contractors $3,600 MT Advanced Construction $3,600 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Nevada Drywall, Stucco & Stone INC. 1 insp. Reno, NV All Steel Iron Works, INC. 1 insp. Chicago, IL SGS, LLC 1 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Kline Electric 1 insp. Des Moines, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Luis Fiberglass, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
4 inspections $139,136
Arizona Pipeline Company
Phoenix, AZ
1 inspections $0
Great White Construction, INC.
Palm Coast, FL
2 inspections $138,999
John Cortese Mason Contractors
Morris Plains, NJ
0 inspections $0
D R Well Site Well Testing, LLC
Hughesville, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Universal Plant Services against Luis Fiberglass, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Universal Plant Services's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Universal Plant Services also carries $135,503 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Plant Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Plant Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. 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 Plant Services have? ▼
Universal Plant Services has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Plant Services had? ▼
Universal Plant Services has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-07 and the most recent on 2012-09-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Plant Services? ▼
Universal Plant Services has been assessed $3,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $135,503 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Universal Plant Services been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Universal Plant Services, resulting in $135,503 in back wages owed to 571 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Universal Plant Services operate in? ▼
Universal Plant Services operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238290). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Universal Plant Services owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Universal Plant Services owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $135,503 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Universal Plant Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Plant Services ranks #64,125 (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 Plant Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Plant Services's total OSHA penalty of $3,600 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Luis Fiberglass, LLC in Philadelphia, PA is a similar construction employer with $139,136 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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