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Universal Steel Fabricators, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. ranks #37,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,077
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. in Brooklyn, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,077. 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 Steel Fabricators, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Michael & Son Services in Raleigh, NC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#37,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$9,077 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Steel Fabricators, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCSI ELECTRICAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P & D CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDD SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LOPEZ STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STEELBUILT FRAMING T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GC CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRUZ REMODELING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NIETOS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MR. CRANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVID QUIGGINS DBA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUICHOS HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MODERN HOMES CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ISMA CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARCIA CARPENTRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP NOTCH MASONRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13D'GEM 4 CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NOAH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POTTER SOUTH EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALVARO LIMON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Universal Steel Fabr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Steel Fabricators, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. ranks #10,624 at $9,077 current penalty.

How Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. Compares

Universal Steel Fabricators, INC.'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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-13

Last Inspection

2016-12-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,539

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,539 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$13,037

Current Penalty Amount

$9,077

Penalty Reduction

30.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,960 from the initial assessment of $13,037. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $9,077 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,539 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,077 here).

Francisco Lopez $9,079 FL Pulte Group $9,075 NM Pedro Lopez $9,080 FL Estes & Gallup INC. $9,080 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Csi Electrical Contractors INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA P & D Construction, INC. 2 insp. Hinsdale, IL Edd Services LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI DRM INC. 2 insp. Gillette, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

T & R Construction Group (Los Angeles)
Van Nuys, CA
0 inspections $0
Michael & Son Services
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Francisco Lopez
Cantonment, FL
2 inspections $9,079
Pulte Group
Santa Fe, NM
3 inspections $9,075
Pedro Lopez
Milton, FL
2 inspections $9,080

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Steel Fabricators, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Steel Fabricators, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Steel Fabricators, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. have? ▼
Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,077.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. had? ▼
Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-13 and the most recent on 2016-12-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Steel Fabricators, INC.? ▼
Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. has been assessed $9,077 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,037 (a 30.4% reduction).
Does Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. has 2 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 Steel Fabricators, INC. operate in? ▼
Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Steel Fabricators, INC. ranks #37,827 (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 Steel Fabricators, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Steel Fabricators, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,077 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Michael & Son Services in Raleigh, NC is a similar construction 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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