Providence, Rhode Island · Residential Remodelers · NAICS 236118
Since 1973, OSHA inspectors have visited Universal Construction Co. in Rhode Island 16 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 3, 2025 on a referral, in Providence.
In all, OSHA issued 28 citation items: 19 serious and 9 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $20,929; today they stand at $12,518, 40% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.652 (trench protection), 6 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Universal Construction Co. averages $2,259 across 2 cited inspections.
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Watch this companyIntersection Of Greene And Weybossett, Providence, RI 02903 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $2,553 | $1,787 | Jan 23, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 2026 | Final |
Admiral Street And Chad Brown Street, Providence, RI 02908 · New Housing For-Sale Builders · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $3,901 | $2,731 | Apr 27, 2021 | Final |
154 Chapel St., Lincoln, RI 02865 · Residential Remodelers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | Oct 6, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $2,800 | $0 | Oct 6, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2014 | Final |
Point St, Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(c) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Jun 20, 2001 | Closed |
Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Oct 30, 2000 | Closed |
Rr Bridge, Shannock, RI 02875 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Mar 22, 1999 | Closed |
Rr Bridge, Shannock, RI 02875 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(7)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $375 | $188 | Apr 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(ii) · Trench protection |
Serious | $375 | $188 | Apr 29, 1998 | Closed |
Rr Bridge, Shannock, RI 02875 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(b) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 26, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(2) · Trench protection |
Serious | $500 | $500 | Aug 26, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(e)(2)(ii) · Trench protection |
Serious | $500 | $500 | Aug 26, 1992 | Closed |
Hospital St. And Elm St., Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $100 | $100 | Sep 1, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(e) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,000 | $600 | Sep 1, 1989 | Closed |
Crawford Street Bridge, Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
147 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
147 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Kennedy Plaza Transit Mall, Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(x)(6)(iii) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.400(a)(20010) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.400(a)(37008) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1926.400(a)(40001) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(2) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(3) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | Closed |
Chester St, Providence, RI 02903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Douglas Pike Interchange, Esmond, RI 02917 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(1) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $55 | $55 | May 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment |
Serious | $550 | $550 | May 25, 1976 | Closed |
Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(9) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 1973 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)
(1) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.
29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1)
(c) Specified exposure control methods. (1) For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer shall fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.
29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i)
(2) Exposure assessment—(i) General. The employer shall assess the exposure of each employee who is or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section.
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