Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA
630 BASSETT DR., THOMASVILLE, NC, 27360
332111 — Iron and Steel Forging
Summary
UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $4,625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 52 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 73rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 days ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA 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
25% 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $4,625 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 | 2 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E09 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 B04 IV | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D03 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 D09 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
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 3321 within NC. Peer group: 52 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. 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 STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 14 days 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 STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. 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 STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. 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 STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-07-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-19 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-07-25 | Planned | 14 | 10 | $4,625 |
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 STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $4,625 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL STEEL OF NORTH CAROLINA operates in the iron and steel forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.4.