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Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. ranks #66,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$3,160
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,970
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. in Des Plaines, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,160. 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 Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,970 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Classic City Mechanical in Charlotte, NC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#66,970
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,160 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGLEASON ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8D.R. HORTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CMET ENTERPRISE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAMANTE CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LEONARDO TORRES CORD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7R H PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OMAR RAMIREZ CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FIVE STAR FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALBERTO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLARKS HOME IMPROVEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EAST COAST CRAWL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CJ FANNING CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63DM PLUMBING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKY HIGH ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JEFFERY DICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THREE OAKS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A&M CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARE CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Universal Tuckpointi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. sits at penalty rank #21,058 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,160 assessed).

How Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. Compares

Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC.'s 4.00 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-10

Last Inspection

2012-10-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,580

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,580 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$3,160

Penalty Reduction

62.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,240 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $3,160 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,580 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,160 here).

R. Wendell Presgrave, INC. $3,160 MD RDG Builders INC. $3,160 CA Janvi Construction, LLC $3,160 KS KV Flooring $3,160 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gleason Roofing Company 2 insp. New Britain, CT D.R. Horton, INC. 2 insp. Ocala, FL Cmet Enterprise LLC 2 insp. Winter Garden, FL Diamante Concrete, INC. 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

R. Wendell Presgrave, INC.
Upper Marlboro, MD
2 inspections $3,160
RDG Builders INC.
Redding, CA
2 inspections $3,160
Janvi Construction, LLC
Leawood, KS
2 inspections $3,160
KV Flooring
Richmond, KY
2 inspections $3,160
Classic City Mechanical
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry 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 Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. have? ▼
Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,160.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. had? ▼
Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-10 and the most recent on 2012-10-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC.? ▼
Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. has been assessed $3,160 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 62.4% reduction).
Does Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. has 7 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 Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. operate in? ▼
Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC. ranks #66,970 (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 Tuckpointing & Masonry INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Tuckpointing & Masonry INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,160 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Classic City Mechanical in Charlotte, 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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