This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Universal Fabricating & Const Services Safety Record

Columbus, OH · Construction

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/27/2014

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Universal Fabricating & Const Services in Columbus, Ohio has 42 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 30 classified as serious and $11,680 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2014.

Universal Fabricating & Const Services, located in Columbus, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 42 violations on file, 30 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,680.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

42 Violations
8 Inspections
30 Serious
$11,680 Penalties
Serious?
30 ($11,680)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($0)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $21,025 in penalties for Universal Fabricating & Const Services, later reduced to $11,680 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $1,260
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $740
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,740
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $368
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $805
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/27/2014 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 2 $1,250
10/04/2010 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
03/21/2007 Complaint? Columbus, OH 6 $1,225
01/10/2002 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
08/25/1998 Referral? Columbus, OH 2 $3,000
06/30/1998 Planned? Columbus, OH 6 $3,045
09/14/1994 Complaint? Columbus, OH 7 $1,820
05/09/1989 Planned? Columbus, OH 19 $1,340

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