Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL PLATING INC
1900 MONROE ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55418
332813 — Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Summary
UNIVERSAL PLATING INC has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $2,623 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 221 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL PLATING INC 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
86% 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. 18 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $2,623 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 2 | 2 | $258 | Mar 1994 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 D09 XI | 1 | 1 | $435 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 5205.120004 | 1 | 1 | $225 | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $225 | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 5205.102001 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 K01 I | 1 | 1 | $200 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 5206.100001 | 1 | 1 | $195 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 D09 VII | 1 | 1 | $165 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 5205.066002 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q06 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 | 1 | 1 | $125 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $70 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 5205.011601 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1820.65308 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 5210.063001 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G 1 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3328 within MN. Peer group: 221 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL PLATING 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 PLATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 PLATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL PLATING 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 PLATING 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 PLATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL PLATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-18 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $400 | |
| 2003-05-13 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $450 | |
| 2000-01-11 | Referral | 2 | — | $250 | |
| 1998-05-20 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $70 | |
| 1994-01-26 | Planned | 9 | 6 | $1,453 | |
| 1988-10-05 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-08-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $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 PLATING INC 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 PLATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL PLATING INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $2,623 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL PLATING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL PLATING INC operates in the electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.