Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL COATING INC
5204 ENERGY DR, FLINT, MI, 48505
332812 — Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Summary
UNIVERSAL COATING INC has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $12,810 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 525 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL COATING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
70% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 17 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $12,810 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325.47201(3) | 2 | 2 | $1,250 | Jun 2018 | Nov 2023 |
| 408.12185 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 408.13362 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IV A | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 408.12152(1) | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 408.22139(2) | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 408.12132(2) | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 408.22141(2) | 1 | 1 | $400 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 3256.010701 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 3254.720103 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Feb 2014 | Feb 2014 |
| 408.13308(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 408.12152(3)(B) | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 408.12132(3) | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 4081.023103 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2014 | Feb 2014 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3328 within MI. Peer group: 525 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL COATING INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for UNIVERSAL COATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for UNIVERSAL COATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL COATING INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for UNIVERSAL COATING INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for UNIVERSAL COATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNIVERSAL COATING INC. 5204 ENERGY DR. · FLINT, MI, 48505 | AirWaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 3 | 0 | — | Jul 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
Independent monitor required. First case: 2010-08-01. Most recent: 2011-05-24. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 | Programmed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | |
| 2023-07-17 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 1 | $1,650 | |
| 2023-06-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-06-14 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $3,850 | |
| 2022-09-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-06-04 | Referral | 5 | 4 | $3,750 | |
| 2018-05-01 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-10-24 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $160 | |
| 2013-10-24 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $600 | |
| 2005-06-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL COATING INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is UNIVERSAL COATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL COATING INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $12,810 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL COATING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL COATING INC operates in the metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.