Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC
1807 COMMERCE RD., LOUISVILLE, KY, 40208
812332 — Industrial Launderers
Summary
UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $15,375 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 51 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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 (historical), 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 4 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. 19 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $15,375 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IV | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IV | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 2031.002 | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B02 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0033 A | 1 | 1 | $250 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02III | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2011 | Oct 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C02 IC | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 8123 within KY. Peer group: 51 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC. 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 LINEN SERVICE LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2010 | CRUSHED,CONVEYORFatality | 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 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 LINEN SERVICE LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC. 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 LINEN SERVICE LLC. 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 LINEN SERVICE LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 812320 - DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES (EXCEPT COIN-OPERATED). Last action: 2016-09-20. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-04 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 2014-09-10 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $1,875 | |
| 2011-07-13 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-23 | Accident | 9 | 6 | $10,125 | |
| 2007-12-04 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,375 |
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 LINEN SERVICE LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 LINEN SERVICE LLC's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $15,375 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC operates in the industrial launderers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.
- Has UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving UNIVERSAL LINEN SERVICE LLC.