Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC
9954 OLD STATE RD., CHARDON, OH, 44024
562111 — Solid Waste Collection
Summary
UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $6,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 84 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 5621 within OH. Peer group: 84 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL 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 DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 1998 | GARBAGE TRUCK,HIGHWAY,TRAFFIC ACCIDENT,VEHICLE,AUTOMOBILE,STRUCK BY,MOTOR VEHICLEFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL 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 DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-07 | Planned | 11 | 7 | $5,600 | |
| 1998-11-12 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $1,200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- RUMPKE CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES, INC.GREENVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CORPORATIONDAYTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- WASTE MANAGEMENT OF OHIO, INCCHARDON — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBLE CLAY & LIMESTONECANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- RUMPKE CONSOLIDATED CO. INC.COLUMBUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- Waste ManagementNEW SPRINGFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- CENTRAL OHIO CONTRACTORS INC.GROVE CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL 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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Frequently asked
- What is UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $6,800 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC operates in the solid waste collection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.
- Has UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving UNIVERSAL DISPOSAL INC.