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Administrative & Waste Services · Van Nuys, CA

Universal Protection Service, LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Protection Service, LP ranks #26,957 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$13,435
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,957
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Protection Service, LP in Van Nuys, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,435. 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 Protection Service, LP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,957 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coast to Coast Landscaping in Vero Beach, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#26,957
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Protection Service, LP runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$13,435 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Protection Service, LP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWELCH GROUP ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27BOROUGH OF RUTHERFORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WESTVILLE BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TEETLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIVERSIFIED MAINTENA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALTER TRADING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONTRAPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WASTE TREATMENT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN C HOLLAND ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BRILAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUNSTREAM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STAFF MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRS ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TRG LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOJAC'S LANDSCAPE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COPE COMMUNITY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DIVERSIFIED SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Universal Protection…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Universal Protection Service, LP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste 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 Protection Service, LP in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Universal Protection Service, LP sits at penalty rank #930 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($13,435 assessed).

How Universal Protection Service, LP Compares

Universal Protection Service, LP's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-19

Last Inspection

2019-08-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,718

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $6,718 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

60.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$29,435

Current Penalty Amount

$13,435

Penalty Reduction

54.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,000 from the initial assessment of $29,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Universal Protection Service, LP compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Protection Service, LP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $13,435 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,718 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Protection Service, LP, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,435 here).

Strobert Tree Services, INC. $13,394 DE County of Somerset DPW Facilities and Services Division $13,500 NJ Potomac Abatement $13,500 DC 3 Kings Environmental $13,500 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Welch Group Environmental 2 insp. Anderson, SC Village of Ridgewood 2 insp. Ridgewood, NJ Borough of Rutherford 2 insp. Rutherford, NJ Westville Borough DPW 2 insp. Westville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
Coast to Coast Landscaping
Vero Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
YWA Human Resource CNMI Corp.
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0 inspections $0
Dowco Enterprises Inc.
Chesterfield, MO
0 inspections $0
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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 Protection Service, LP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Protection Service, LP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Protection Service, LP have? ▼
Universal Protection Service, LP has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,435.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Protection Service, LP had? ▼
Universal Protection Service, LP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-19 and the most recent on 2019-08-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Protection Service, LP? ▼
Universal Protection Service, LP has been assessed $13,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,435 (a 54.4% reduction).
Does Universal Protection Service, LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Protection Service, LP has 1 serious violations, and 3 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 Protection Service, LP operate in? ▼
Universal Protection Service, LP operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561612). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Protection Service, LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Protection Service, LP ranks #26,957 (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 Protection Service, LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Protection Service, LP's total OSHA penalty of $13,435 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coast to Coast Landscaping in Vero Beach, FL is a similar administrative & waste 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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