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Manufacturing · Gerry, NY

Universal Tooling Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Tooling Corporation ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Tooling Corporation in Gerry, NY 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: $2,550. 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 Tooling Corporation 2 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Les Boulangers Assoc INC in Seattle, WA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,550 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#71,834
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 Universal Tooling Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Tooling Corporation runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,550 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Tooling Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.213.123.032.942.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRIORITY PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 105N PLUS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41WASHINGTON CRAB PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KB FOODS ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JP Technology Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TUBULAR SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GARTNER COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30DELTA STAR, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMAZING NUTRA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DYNACO USA, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KBRK, INC. DBA BAIRD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AMBROSIA FRAGRANCE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21220 LABORATORIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUGAR CANE GROWERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEQUOIA FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RITTAL NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VEEPAK OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FOAM FABRICATORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKERWARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Universal Tooling Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Universal Tooling Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Tooling Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Tooling Corporation ranks #28,327 at $2,550 current penalty.

How Universal Tooling Corporation Compares

Universal Tooling Corporation's 2.50 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 below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-28

Last Inspection

2026-06-10

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,275 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,550 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Universal Tooling Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,275 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,550 here).

Exotic Fasteners INC $2,550 MI Pacific Seafood $2,550 OR United States Seafoods, LLC $2,550 AK Pilgrim's Pride $2,550 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Priority Pallet, INC. 2 insp. Beaumont, CA 5n Plus INC. 2 insp. Fairfield, CT Washington Crab Producers INC 2 insp. Westport, WA KB Foods Enterprises 2 insp. Paterson, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Les Boulangers Assoc INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,550
Garelick Farms
Rensselaer, NY
2 inspections $2,550
Portland Specialty Baking LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $2,550
DLH Industries (Plant 14)
Carrollton, OH
2 inspections $2,550
Wiremasters INC
Columbia, TN
2 inspections $2,550

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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 Tooling Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Tooling Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Tooling Corporation have? ▼
Universal Tooling Corporation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Tooling Corporation had? ▼
Universal Tooling Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-28 and the most recent on 2026-06-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Tooling Corporation? ▼
Universal Tooling Corporation has been assessed $2,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Universal Tooling Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Tooling Corporation has 4 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 Tooling Corporation operate in? ▼
Universal Tooling Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Tooling Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Tooling Corporation ranks #71,834 (the lower 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 Tooling Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Tooling Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,550 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Les Boulangers Assoc INC in Seattle, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,550 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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