Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP.
20 WEST JEFRYN BLVD., DEER PARK, NY, 11729
332311 — Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
Summary
UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP. has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 44 years of recorded history, with $27,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 577 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in 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, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3323 within NY. Peer group: 577 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL SHIELDING 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 SHIELDING CORP.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 3 statutes · 37 violations · $170,573 in backwages · $8,000 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Dec 2014 – Mar 2023 | 2 | 25 | 23 | $99,945 | $8,000 |
| Davis-Bacon (federal construction) | Mar 2023 | 1 | 7 | 5 | $61,980 | — |
| CWHSSA (federal-contract overtime) | Mar 2023 | 1 | 5 | 5 | $8,648 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 2 cases · $170,573 in backwages · 28 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 – Mar 2023 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $70,628 | 5 |
| Jan 2013 – Dec 2014 | Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $99,945 | 23 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL SHIELDING 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 SHIELDING CORP.. 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 SHIELDING CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-03 | Referral | 15 | 14 | $18,100 | |
| 2008-10-01 | Complaint | 13 | 13 | $8,850 | |
| 1986-04-17 | Planned | 8 | 4 | $450 | |
| 1983-07-05 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-11-13 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP. 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 SHIELDING CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $27,600 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL SHIELDING CORP. operates in the prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.