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Dickie Equipment CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dickie Equipment CO INC ranks #37,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,345
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dickie Equipment CO INC in Claremont, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,345. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dickie Equipment CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Peninsula Steel INC. in Plant City, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,344 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#37,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dickie Equipment CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dickie Equipment CO INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,345 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Dickie Equipment CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN CHEF MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICANA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED CONCRETE SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M.T. STEEL FABRICATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN EQUIPMENT M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TARPON STAINLESS FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HY-TECH MUSHROOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL MATERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ZEP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34EXCELSIOR MEDICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SUPERIOR HOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20PRATT PAPER (GA), LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREENVALLEY CHIPPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17STEEL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CBF BAKERY SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Dickie Equipment CO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Dickie Equipment CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Dickie Equipment CO INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dickie Equipment CO INC ranks #16,560 at $9,345 current penalty.

How Dickie Equipment CO INC Compares

Dickie Equipment CO INC's 10.50 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-24

Last Inspection

2012-02-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,673

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $4,673 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,675

Current Penalty Amount

$9,345

Penalty Reduction

12.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,330 from the initial assessment of $10,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dickie Equipment CO INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dickie Equipment CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $9,345 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,673 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dickie Equipment CO INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,345 here).

Peninsula Steel INC. $9,344 FL Rubber Engineering and Development CO., INC. $9,344 NV Tuff Shed, INC. $9,342 FL Global Gear LLC $9,342 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Rubber Products 2 insp. Houston, TX White Cedar Shingles, INC. 2 insp. Superior, WI Artisan Chef Manufacturing, LLC 2 insp. Lawrence, MA Bway Corporation 2 insp. Lawrence Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lakeside Foods INC
Brooten, MN
3 inspections $9,345
Bay State Milling CO INC
Winona, MN
2 inspections $9,345
Peninsula Steel INC.
Plant City, FL
3 inspections $9,344
Rubber Engineering and Development CO., INC.
Carson City, NV
4 inspections $9,344
Tuff Shed, INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $9,342

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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 Dickie Equipment CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dickie Equipment CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dickie Equipment CO INC have? ▼
Dickie Equipment CO INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,345.
How many OSHA inspections has Dickie Equipment CO INC had? ▼
Dickie Equipment CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-24 and the most recent on 2012-02-24. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dickie Equipment CO INC? ▼
Dickie Equipment CO INC has been assessed $9,345 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,675 (a 12.5% reduction).
Does Dickie Equipment CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dickie Equipment CO INC has 14 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 Dickie Equipment CO INC operate in? ▼
Dickie Equipment CO INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333298). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dickie Equipment CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dickie Equipment CO INC ranks #37,039 (the upper half 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 Dickie Equipment CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dickie Equipment CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,345 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peninsula Steel INC. in Plant City, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,344 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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