Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC.
531 BLUM STREET, AUGUSTA, GA, 30909
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 15 years of recorded history, with $13,860 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,431 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, 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, 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,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2382 within GA. Peer group: 1,431 employers. This establishment has 3 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 PLUMBING 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 PLUMBING 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2010 | SEWER,COLLAPSE,CONSTRUCTION,TRENCH,PIPE,BURIED,CAVE-INFatality | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 PLUMBING INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL PLUMBING 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 PLUMBING 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 PLUMBING INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-24 | Accident | 3 | 3 | $13,860 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GWINNETT SPRINKLER COMPANY, INC.ATLANTA — 2 federal enforcement records
- MCI ENTERPRISESST. SIMONS ISLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- GWINNETT SPRINKLER COMPANYSAVANNAH — 2 federal enforcement records
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- PARKER ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL, INC.NORCROSS — 2 federal enforcement records
- SIZEMORE PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLCALBANY — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL PLUMBING 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 PLUMBING INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $13,860 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC. operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.
- Has UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving UNIVERSAL PLUMBING INC..