Manufacturing · Watertown, SD

Dynamic Engineering, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dynamic Engineering, INC. ranks #7,054 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$39,905
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #7,054
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dynamic Engineering, INC. in Watertown, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,905. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dynamic Engineering, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,054 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $21,816 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. For comparison, The Pictsweet Company in Santa Maria, CA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $61,685 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #7,054
of 99,447 penalized employers: $21,816
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 36/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $22K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($22K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$39,905
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Dynamic Engineering, INC. runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$39,905 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Dynamic Engineering, INC..

Dynamic Engineering, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Dynamic Engineering, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Dynamic Engineering, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,550 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($39,905 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Dynamic Engineering, INC. ranks #1,445 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($21,816).

Combined federal exposure here: $39,905 OSHA penalties plus $21,816 WHD back wages (35.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dynamic Engineering, INC. Compares

Dynamic Engineering, INC.'s 5.50 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-04-03

Last Inspection

2025-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,953

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $19,953 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

18.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$72,528

Current Penalty Amount

$39,905

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$61,721

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,623 from the initial assessment of $72,528. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$21,816

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$532

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$21,816

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Dynamic Engineering, INC. owed $21,816 in back wages to 41 employees across 1 case and 41 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dynamic Engineering, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dynamic Engineering, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$39,905	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$19,953	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dynamic Engineering, INC., both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,905 here).

Morski Brands, INC. $39,928 WI Barrette Outdoor Living, INC. $39,930 GA Hutco, INC. $39,934 KY Rigid Global Buildings LLC $39,875 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Star Pipe Products, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA The Entwistle Company 2 insp. Danville, VA Bookmasters, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amcor, INC.

Thomson, GA

4 inspections $61,742

The Pictsweet Company

Santa Maria, CA

5 inspections $61,685

Unipres Southeast U.S.a., INC.

Forest, MS

2 inspections $61,677

3 inspections $61,784

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What to do with this record

Use Dynamic Engineering, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Dynamic Engineering, INC. also carries $21,816 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Dynamic Engineering, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dynamic Engineering, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Dynamic Engineering, INC. have? ▼

Dynamic Engineering, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,905.

How many OSHA inspections has Dynamic Engineering, INC. had? ▼

Dynamic Engineering, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-03 and the most recent on 2025-04-24. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dynamic Engineering, INC.? ▼

Dynamic Engineering, INC. has been assessed $39,905 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,528 (a 45.0% reduction). Additionally, $21,816 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Dynamic Engineering, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dynamic Engineering, INC. has 6 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Dynamic Engineering, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Dynamic Engineering, INC., resulting in $21,816 in back wages owed to 41 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Dynamic Engineering, INC. operate in? ▼

Dynamic Engineering, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Dynamic Engineering, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Dynamic Engineering, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $21,816 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Dynamic Engineering, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dynamic Engineering, INC. ranks #7,054 (the top 10% 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 Dynamic Engineering, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dynamic Engineering, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $39,905 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Pictsweet Company in Santa Maria, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $61,685 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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