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Manufacturing · Fargo, ND

Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC ranks #6,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$41,185
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC in Fargo, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, D. Reis Furniture Manufacturing CORP. in Mineola, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $41,172 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
82.6%
of violations were serious
#6,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$41,185 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROCKWELL AMERICAN MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JARDEN HOME BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24WOLFGANG OPERATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RED GOLD DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BDDW STUDIO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27HIRSCHFELD ENERGY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21KB AUTOSYS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SARK WIRE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FIKE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13THE GENT MACHINE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31TRICO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MILLENNIUM MAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COASTAL HYDRAULIC CR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KEISER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RHEOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14J & J LUMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JENNMAR MCSWEENEY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Precision Equipment …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC ranks #3,393 at $41,185 current penalty.

How Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC Compares

Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC's 7.67 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-04-25

Last Inspection

2023-06-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,728

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $13,728 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

82.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

17.4% 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

$82,358

Current Penalty Amount

$41,185

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $41,173 from the initial assessment of $82,358. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $41,185 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,728 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($41,185 here).

Old Fashioned Foods, INC. $41,175 WI D. Reis Furniture Manufacturing CORP. $41,172 NY Altec Industries, INC. $41,199 VA Siny CORP. $41,204 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Rockwell American Manufacturing 3 insp. Seagoville, TX Jarden Home Brands 3 insp. Greenville, TX Wolfgang Operations LLC 3 insp. York, PA Lockheed Martin 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Old Fashioned Foods, INC.
Mayville, WI
4 inspections $41,175
D. Reis Furniture Manufacturing CORP.
Mineola, NY
2 inspections $41,172
Altec Industries, INC.
Daleville, VA
9 inspections $41,199
Siny CORP.
Janesville, WI
5 inspections $41,204
Metallized Carbon CORP.
Ossining, NY
4 inspections $41,206

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What to do with this record

Use Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC have? ▼
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC had? ▼
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-25 and the most recent on 2023-06-06. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC? ▼
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC has been assessed $41,185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,358 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC has 19 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 Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC operate in? ▼
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC ranks #6,740 (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 Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Precision Equipment Manufacturing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $41,185 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, D. Reis Furniture Manufacturing CORP. in Mineola, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $41,172 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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