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Boise Metal Works, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boise Metal Works, INC. ranks #20,258 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$17,689
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,258
of 99,447 penalized employers

Boise Metal Works, INC. in Boise, ID has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,689. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Boise Metal Works, INC. 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,258 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kelpro INC in Sikeston, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,692 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
65.0%
of violations were serious
#20,258
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Boise Metal Works, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Boise Metal Works, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$17,689 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Boise Metal Works, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SEMICONDUCTOR COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41RENO REFRACTORIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & H CABINETS & MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TWIN MARQUIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23S-5! MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MB'S EXODUS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Boise Metal Works, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Boise Metal Works, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Boise Metal Works, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Boise Metal Works, INC. ranks #9,670 at $17,689 current penalty.

How Boise Metal Works, INC. Compares

Boise Metal Works, INC.'s 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-27

Last Inspection

2024-08-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,845

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $8,845 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

65.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

35.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,376

Current Penalty Amount

$17,689

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,687 from the initial assessment of $35,376. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Boise Metal Works, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Boise Metal Works, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $17,689 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,845 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Boise Metal Works, INC., both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,689 here).

Global Manufacturing LLC $17,689 PR Campbell Transportation Company, INC. $17,687 PA Kelpro INC $17,692 MO Tharp Cabinet Company, LP $17,693 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC 2 insp. Hopewell Junction, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Global Manufacturing LLC
Ponce, PR
2 inspections $17,689
Campbell Transportation Company, INC.
Dunlevy, PA
2 inspections $17,687
Kelpro INC
Sikeston, MO
2 inspections $17,692
Tharp Cabinet Company, LP
Loveland, CO
2 inspections $17,693
Valmont Newmark, INC.
Tuscaloosa, AL
3 inspections $17,694

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boise Metal Works, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Boise Metal Works, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Boise Metal Works, INC. have? ▼
Boise Metal Works, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,689.
How many OSHA inspections has Boise Metal Works, INC. had? ▼
Boise Metal Works, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-27 and the most recent on 2024-08-27. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boise Metal Works, INC.? ▼
Boise Metal Works, INC. has been assessed $17,689 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,376 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Boise Metal Works, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Boise Metal Works, INC. has 13 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Boise Metal Works, INC. operate in? ▼
Boise Metal Works, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Boise Metal Works, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Boise Metal Works, INC. ranks #20,258 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Boise Metal Works, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Boise Metal Works, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,689 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kelpro INC in Sikeston, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,692 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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