This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Universal Metal Service Safety Record

South Holland, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/17/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Universal Metal Service in South Holland, Illinois has 47 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $12,990 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2009.

Universal Metal Service, located in South Holland, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 47 violations on file, 28 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,990.

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.

47 Violations
6 Inspections
28 Serious
$12,990 Penalties
Serious?
28 ($12,790)
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($200)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1990
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1985
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $28,735 in penalties for Universal Metal Service, later reduced to $12,990 — a 55% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
7 citations $6,200
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $800
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $1,250
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $1,140
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,090
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/17/2009 Planned? South Holland, IL 3 $1,000
06/14/2005 Accident? South Holland, IL 6 $7,000
07/31/2004 Referral? South Holland, IL 0 $0
05/02/2000 Complaint? South Holland, IL 20 $4,000
06/27/1990 Planned? South Holland, IL 9 $600
08/23/1985 Planned? South Holland, IL 9 $390

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