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Young's Heavy Equipment

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Young's Heavy Equipment ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty47% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Young's Heavy Equipment in Boise, ID has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Young's Heavy Equipment 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Keith Tucker DBA Marble Shop in Greenfield, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
46.7%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Young's Heavy Equipment compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Young's Heavy Equipment runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Young's Heavy Equipment.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.818.235.552.870.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNAKANISHI MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23WILMINGTON FIBRE SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24KD ACQUISITION I, LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERIDIAN MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67DOWNEY METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ALQUIST 3D, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIED PIPER PET FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15O'NEAL MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RONPAK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DART CONTAINER CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POTOMAC ARCHITECTURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MICHAEL DAWKINS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GEORGIA PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STURM, RUGER & COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIN CITY MEAT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRI-STATE LUMBER & L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUPERIOR FOODS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOCAR US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED FIBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOM MOBILE EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Young's Heavy Equipm…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Young's Heavy Equipment has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Young's Heavy Equipment in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Young's Heavy Equipment sits at penalty rank #31,266 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,400 assessed).

How Young's Heavy Equipment Compares

Young's Heavy Equipment's 7.50 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-04

Last Inspection

2014-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

46.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Young's Heavy Equipment compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Young's Heavy Equipment Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $1,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Young's Heavy Equipment, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Parton & Preble INC $1,400 MI Energy Control Systems, INC. $1,400 PA Pro Stainless & Sheet Metal LLC $1,400 OK Keith Tucker DBA Marble Shop $1,400 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Winterville, GA Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC. 2 insp. New Castle, DE KD Acquisition I, LLC (DBA Coleman Natural Foods) 2 insp. Braselton, GA Meridian Manufacturing Group, INC. 2 insp. Storm Lake, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Energy Control Systems, INC.
Pittsburgh, PA
3 inspections $1,400
Keith Tucker DBA Marble Shop
Greenfield, TN
2 inspections $1,400
Doug Mosley
Franklin, TN
3 inspections $1,400
FC Mason CO
ST Johns, MI
2 inspections $1,400
LJ Fabricators, INC.
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $1,400

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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 Young's Heavy Equipment safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Young's Heavy Equipment's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Young's Heavy Equipment have? ▼
Young's Heavy Equipment has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Young's Heavy Equipment had? ▼
Young's Heavy Equipment has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-04 and the most recent on 2014-06-04. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Young's Heavy Equipment? ▼
Young's Heavy Equipment has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Young's Heavy Equipment have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Young's Heavy Equipment has 7 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 Young's Heavy Equipment operate in? ▼
Young's Heavy Equipment operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Young's Heavy Equipment rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Young's Heavy Equipment ranks #82,453 (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 Young's Heavy Equipment's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Young's Heavy Equipment's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 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, Keith Tucker DBA Marble Shop in Greenfield, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,400 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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