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Universal Stamping INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Stamping INC ranks #3,324 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious
$67,000
OSHA penalties
59
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#3,324
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Stamping INC in Benton Harbor, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,000. 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 Stamping INC 8 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 59 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,324 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 38 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC in Batavia, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $66,996 in current penalties.

7.4
violations per inspection
64.4%
of violations were serious
#3,324
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 59 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (7.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Universal Stamping INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Stamping INC runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$67,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($67,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $67,000 $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 Stamping INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1015.531.046.562.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVERLA INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44INZI CONTROLS ALABAM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 34MALTEUROP NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18WEST SIDE FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51FOSTER DAIRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32ACME ENGINEERING AND…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2BAY VALLEY FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7ELECTRONIC PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 52METEOR SEALING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20HOUSE OF CHEATHAM, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35AGRI-MARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24MERCURY PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 36DIEMOLDING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5CHART INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 30PCC STRUCTURALS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27JBS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0RED RIVER COMMODITIES, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13WAUPACA FOUNDRY INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17Universal Stamping INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 59
Universal Stamping INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 59 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 Stamping INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Universal Stamping INC is the #1,711 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($67,000).

How Universal Stamping INC Compares

Universal Stamping INC's 7.38 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 above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2022-10-04

Last Inspection

2026-01-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. That's $8,375 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

38

Serious

64.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

10.2% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

25.4% 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

$134,000

Current Penalty Amount

$67,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $67,000 from the initial assessment of $134,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Universal Stamping INC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 59 8.0
Total Penalty $67,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,375 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Stamping INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($67,000 here).

Dixie Industrial Finishing CO., INC. $67,000 GA Three Rivers Energy, LLC $67,000 OH McNeil Group, INC. $67,000 OH Eldoraldo Stone, LLC $66,998 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Verla International, LTD. 8 insp. New Windsor, NY Inzi Controls Alabama, INC. 8 insp. Elba, AL Malteurop North America INC. 8 insp. Milwaukee, WI West Side Fabrication LLC 8 insp. Colorado Springs, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dixie Industrial Finishing CO., INC.
Tucker, GA
4 inspections $67,000
Three Rivers Energy, LLC
Coshocton, OH
3 inspections $67,000
McNeil Group, INC.
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $67,000
Eldoraldo Stone, LLC
Holmesville, OH
2 inspections $66,998
Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC
Batavia, IL
2 inspections $66,996

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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 Stamping INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Stamping INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 59 violations across 8 inspections, including 38 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 Stamping INC have? ▼
Universal Stamping INC has 59 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Stamping INC had? ▼
Universal Stamping INC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-10-04 and the most recent on 2026-01-29. This averages 7.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Stamping INC? ▼
Universal Stamping INC has been assessed $67,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $134,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Universal Stamping INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Stamping INC has 38 serious violations, and 6 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 Stamping INC operate in? ▼
Universal Stamping INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Stamping INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Stamping INC ranks #3,324 (the top 5% 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 Stamping INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Stamping INC's total OSHA penalty of $67,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC in Batavia, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,996 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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