Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO.
MADISON & 13TH STS., HOBOKEN, NJ, 07030
322212 — Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
Summary
UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO. has accumulated 30 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $1,355 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 155 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 25 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO. 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
60% 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 3222 within NJ. Peer group: 155 employers. This establishment has 30 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO.. 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 FOLDING BOX CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 25+ years. Most recent activity: 25 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 FOLDING BOX CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO.. 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 FOLDING BOX CO.. 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 FOLDING BOX CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-17 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-03-24 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-11-18 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-09-18 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1979-08-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-04-17 | Planned | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-10-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-04-26 | Planned | 15 | — | $605 | |
| 1976-04-14 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- KEYSTONE FOLDING BOX CO. INC.NEWARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- KEYSTONE FOLDING BOX CO.INC.NEWARK — 1 federal enforcement record
- IPAK INCWEST DEPTFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
- CAPITOL BOX CORP.NORTH BERGEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- FIDELITY PAPER & SUPPLY CORP.EAST HANOVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- CAPITAL BOX CORP.NORTH BERGEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- MANNKRAFT CORP.NEWARK — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO. 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 FOLDING BOX CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 30 violations and $1,355 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO. operates in the folding paperboard box manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.
- Has UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX CO..