Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS
2500 JACKSON PIKE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43223
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 20 years of recorded history, with $1,020 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 319 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS 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 (historical), 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,
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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $1,020 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A01 I | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 I | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 |
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 4239 within OH. Peer group: 319 employers. This establishment has 7 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 PAPER AND PLASTICS. 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 PAPER AND PLASTICS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 PAPER AND PLASTICS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS. 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 PAPER AND PLASTICS. 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 PAPER AND PLASTICS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-14 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $1,020 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- HARSCO CORP.MANSFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- BUCKEYE METALCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
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- OMNISOURCE, LLCTOLEDO — 2 federal enforcement records
- KIMBLE CLAY & LIMESTONEDOVER — 2 federal enforcement records
- I.H. SCHLEZINGER, INC.COLUMBUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- C&R RECYCLERS, LLCPIONEER — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS 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 PAPER AND PLASTICS's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 7 violations and $1,020 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL PAPER AND PLASTICS operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.