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Universal Production Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Production Corporation has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$15,822
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#22,852
of 100,495 penalized employers

Universal Production Corporation in Newark, OH has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,822. 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 Production Corporation 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, All Packaging Company, INC. in Kansas City, MO is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,823 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
77%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Production Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,822 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Universal Production Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Universal Production Corporation in Newark, OH includes 6 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $23,478 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $15,822 - a 32.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,637. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-20 to 2021-07-01, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-05-20

Last Inspection

2021-07-01

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,637

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,637 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$23,478

Current Penalty Amount

$15,822

Penalty Reduction

32.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,656 from the initial assessment of $23,478. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Universal Production Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Production Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 12 7.8
Total Penalty $15,822 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,637 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universal Production Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Production Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 6 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Production Corporation have? ▼
Universal Production Corporation has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,822.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Production Corporation had? ▼
Universal Production Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-20 and the most recent on 2021-07-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Production Corporation? ▼
Universal Production Corporation has been assessed $15,822 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,478 (a 32.6% reduction).
Does Universal Production Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Production Corporation 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 Production Corporation operate in? ▼
Universal Production Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321211). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Universal Production Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Production Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $15,822 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, All Packaging Company, INC. in Kansas City, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,823 in current penalties.

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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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