Administrative & Waste Services · Memphis, TN
Universal Security
According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $3,678 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.
- $0
- OSHA penalties
- 0
- Violations cited
- 0
- OSHA inspections
- $3,678
- Back wages owed
Universal Security in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 48 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
What the Data Says About Universal Security
Universal Security in Memphis, TN has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Liberty Travel in Monroeville, PA has 0 OSHA inspections on record.
No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Universal Security to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,722 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $3,678 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers.
Wage & Hour Findings
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Universal Security owed $3,678 in back wages to 39 employees across 1 case and 48 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: Administrative & Waste Services
How Universal Security compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Universal Security | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 0 | 1.2 |
| Violations | 0 | 2.7 |
| Total Penalty | $0 | $3,722 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $0 | $3,191 |
Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Universal Security been cited for wage theft? ▼
What industry does Universal Security operate in? ▼
What should I do if Universal Security owes me wages? ▼
How does Universal Security's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Explore PlainWorker
What to check next
Universal Security's record is one establishment in a larger pattern. Use it as a research checklist, not a verdict on the employer overall.
- See how Universal Security compares to the 12,901 other employers in Administrative & Waste Services. Administrative & Waste Services record
- Put this employer head-to-head with another on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
- Review the full OSHA & wage-enforcement picture for TN. TN state record
These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.
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.
Employer Matching
Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.