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Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,147
of 100,495 penalized employers

Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service in Minot, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Olga Gutierrez DBA Gutierrez Auto Repair in San Jose, CA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
41%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service

The federal enforcement record for Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service in Minot, ND includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,500 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,250. Against the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-16 to 2011-03-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-16

Last Inspection

2011-03-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,502

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,502.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 3.8
Total Penalty $4,500 $3,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $2,502
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service have? ▼
Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service had? ▼
Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-16 and the most recent on 2011-03-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service? ▼
Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service has 4 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 Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service operate in? ▼
Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,504 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,951 total OSHA inspections and $19.89M in cumulative penalties.
How does Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clark's Heavy Equipment & Oil Field Service's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,058 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Olga Gutierrez DBA Gutierrez Auto Repair in San Jose, CA is a similar other services employer with $4,500 in current penalties.

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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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