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Youngs Custom Ag Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Youngs Custom Ag Service ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Youngs Custom Ag Service in Spring Valley, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Youngs Custom Ag Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 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 $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Pro Packing, INC. in Wilmington, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Youngs Custom Ag Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Youngs Custom Ag Service runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Youngs Custom Ag Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENSON'S OLD HOME KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVE DIE & STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27COMMODORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Youngs Custom Ag Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Youngs Custom Ag Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Youngs Custom Ag Service in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Youngs Custom Ag Service sits at penalty rank #27,204 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,000 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Youngs Custom Ag Service Compares

Youngs Custom Ag Service's 4.50 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 below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-22

Last Inspection

2012-10-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

44.4% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$16,720

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

82.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,720 from the initial assessment of $16,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
17

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Youngs Custom Ag Service compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Youngs Custom Ag Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $3,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Youngs Custom Ag Service, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Odermath $3,000 SC Pro Packing, INC. $3,000 CA Dynamic Metal Processing, INC. $3,000 TX Don Miguel Mexican Foods, INC. $3,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Republic Engineered Products INC. 2 insp. Lorain, OH Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC 2 insp. Nazareth, PA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pro Packing, INC.
Wilmington, CA
2 inspections $3,000
Torterilla Campos
West Jordan, UT
2 inspections $3,000
The New York Blower Company
Effingham, IL
2 inspections $3,000
Cibo Naturals
Kent, WA
2 inspections $3,000
Brisco Apparel CO., INC.
Ramseur, NC
2 inspections $3,000

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What to do with this record

Use Youngs Custom Ag Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Youngs Custom Ag Service against Pro Packing, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Youngs Custom Ag Service's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Youngs Custom Ag Service also carries $0 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 Youngs Custom Ag Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Youngs Custom Ag Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Youngs Custom Ag Service have? ▼
Youngs Custom Ag Service has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Youngs Custom Ag Service had? ▼
Youngs Custom Ag Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-22 and the most recent on 2012-10-22. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Youngs Custom Ag Service? ▼
Youngs Custom Ag Service has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,720 (a 82.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Youngs Custom Ag Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Youngs Custom Ag Service has 4 serious violations, and 4 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 Youngs Custom Ag Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Youngs Custom Ag Service, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Youngs Custom Ag Service operate in? ▼
Youngs Custom Ag Service operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333111). 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 Youngs Custom Ag Service owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Youngs Custom Ag Service 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Youngs Custom Ag Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Youngs Custom Ag Service ranks #68,523 (the lower 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 Youngs Custom Ag Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Youngs Custom Ag Service's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 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, Pro Packing, INC. in Wilmington, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,000 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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