Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY
478 SCHILLER STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07206
332912 — Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
Summary
UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 48 years of recorded history, with $3,060 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 45th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 156 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 81st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety 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, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3329 within NJ. Peer group: 156 employers. This establishment has 4 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 VALVE COMPANY. 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 VALVE COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 VALVE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY. 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 VALVE COMPANY. 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 VALVE COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-19 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $3,060 | |
| 1987-08-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-08-31 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-05-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
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 VALVE COMPANY 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 VALVE COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $3,060 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL VALVE COMPANY operates in the fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.