Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.
165 NORTHEAST AVE., TALLMADGE, OH, 44278
339991 — Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Summary
UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP. has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $9,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 263 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 79th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 16 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $9,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,450 | Sep 2002 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 2 | 2 | $775 | Sep 2002 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 A01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 D05 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 F02 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | $150 | Feb 1989 | Feb 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07 VC | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1989 | Feb 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1989 | Feb 1989 |
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 3399 within OH. Peer group: 263 employers. This establishment has 18 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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. 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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. 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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. 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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-26 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2002-09-12 | Complaint | 13 | 13 | $7,250 | |
| 1988-11-18 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $150 |
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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP. 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 RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $9,000 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL RUBBER & PLASTICS CORP. operates in the gasket, packing, and sealing device manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.