Manufacturing · Woodinville, WA

University Swaging Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University Swaging Corporation ranks #43,311 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,502
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #43,311
of 99,447 penalized employers

University Swaging Corporation in Woodinville, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,502. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University Swaging Corporation 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,311 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Global Vapor Control Inc. in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #43,311
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$7,502
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows University Swaging Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,502 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 University Swaging Corporation.

University Swaging Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

University Swaging Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: University Swaging Corporation is the #18,901 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,502).

How University Swaging Corporation Compares

University Swaging Corporation's 3.75 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-03-01

Last Inspection

2014-12-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,876

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $1,876 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,500

Current Penalty Amount

$7,502

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,998 from the initial assessment of $12,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	University Swaging Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	15	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,502	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,876	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University Swaging Corporation, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,502 here).

National Maintenance & Repair $7,502 IL Fairfield Gourmet Food CORP. $7,502 FL Iron Star Beds LLC $7,501 MO Custom Particle Reduction, INC. $7,501 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Sorrento Lactalis, INC. 4 insp. Buffalo, NY Walsworth Publishing Company 4 insp. Marceline, MO West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. 4 insp. West Liberty, IA Pleasant Mattress Incorporated 4 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fairfield Gourmet Food CORP.

Custom Particle Reduction, INC.

Plumsteadville, PA

2 inspections $7,501

Global Vapor Control Inc.

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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 University Swaging Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, University Swaging Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 University Swaging Corporation have? ▼

University Swaging Corporation has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,502.

How many OSHA inspections has University Swaging Corporation had? ▼

University Swaging Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-01 and the most recent on 2014-12-17. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for University Swaging Corporation? ▼

University Swaging Corporation has been assessed $7,502 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,500 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does University Swaging Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. University Swaging Corporation has 9 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 University Swaging Corporation operate in? ▼

University Swaging Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does University Swaging Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University Swaging Corporation ranks #43,311 (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 University Swaging Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

University Swaging Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,502 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Global Vapor Control Inc. in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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