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Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$980
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,881
of 100,495 penalized employers

Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $980. 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 Welding & Fabrication Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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, Raineri Construction, LLC in Saint Louis, MO is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $980 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
13%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$980 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated

The federal enforcement record for Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated in Anchorage, AK includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $980 - a 60.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $490. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-11-15 to 2013-11-15, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-15

Last Inspection

2013-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $490 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$980

Penalty Reduction

60.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,520 from the initial assessment of $2,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $980 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $490 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Welding & Fabrication Incorporated have? ▼
Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $980.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated had? ▼
Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-15 and the most recent on 2013-11-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated? ▼
Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated has been assessed $980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,500 (a 60.8% reduction).
Does Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated has 3 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 Welding & Fabrication Incorporated operate in? ▼
Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Welding & Fabrication Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $980 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Raineri Construction, LLC in Saint Louis, MO is a similar construction employer with $980 in current penalties.

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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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