This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Universal Food & Beverage Safety Record

Phillipsburg, NJ · Construction

D

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

Last inspected 08/02/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Universal Food & Beverage in Phillipsburg, New Jersey has 2 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 1 classified as serious and $1,125 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations).

Universal Food & Beverage, located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. 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 2 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,125.

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.

2 Violations
1 Inspections
1 Serious
$1,125 Penalties
Serious?
1 ($1,125)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $2,550 in penalties for Universal Food & Beverage, later reduced to $1,125 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0453 Aerial Lifts
1 citation $1,125
1926.0020 Construction Safety Training
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/02/2004 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 2 $1,125

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