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Mid-State Tank CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-State Tank CO., INC. ranks #2,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty81% serious
$78,613
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-State Tank CO., INC. in Arthur, IL 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: $78,613. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #2,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Mobis Georgia in West Point, GA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
81.0%
of violations were serious
#2,596
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 Mid-State Tank CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mid-State Tank CO., INC. runs well above peers (5.0x 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

$78,613 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($78,613) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $78,613 $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 Mid-State Tank CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.825.738.551.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49AMERICARB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GOODWIN AMMONIA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21STRAEHLE + HESS USA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALADDIN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERDAU AMERISTEEL SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAFESTWAY LABOR FORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5O.K. INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KYOCERA INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DYNO NOBEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CROFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FELBRO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ICELANDIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ER SNELL CONTRACTOR,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW HORIZONS BAKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BREWSTER CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENT & FLUME ART G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YARNELL OPERATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRODYNE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ITW GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Mid-State Tank CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Mid-State Tank 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.

Mid-State Tank CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mid-State Tank CO., INC. ranks #1,353 at $78,613 current penalty.

How Mid-State Tank CO., INC. Compares

Mid-State Tank 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 well above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-16

Last Inspection

2023-08-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$39,307

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $39,307 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

81.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

19.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$131,022

Current Penalty Amount

$78,613

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $52,409 from the initial assessment of $131,022. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mid-State Tank CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid-State Tank CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $78,613 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $39,307 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-State Tank CO., INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($78,613 here).

Ohio Blow Pipe Company $78,629 OH Bellisio Foods, INC. $78,551 OH Hobbs Bonded Fibers NA, LLC $78,750 TN Jefferson Industries Corporation $78,760 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Smithfield Farmland CORP. 2 insp. Tar Heel, NC Americarb, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH Goodwin Ammonia Company 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Straehle + Hess USA INC. 2 insp. Auburn, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ohio Blow Pipe Company
Cleveland, OH
4 inspections $78,629
Bellisio Foods, INC.
Jackson, OH
10 inspections $78,551
Mobis Georgia
West Point, GA
0 inspections $0
United States Steel Corporation
Granite City, IL
14 inspections $78,713
Hobbs Bonded Fibers NA, LLC
Trenton, TN
6 inspections $78,750

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mid-State Tank CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mid-State Tank CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 Mid-State Tank CO., INC. have? ▼
Mid-State Tank CO., INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $78,613.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-State Tank CO., INC. had? ▼
Mid-State Tank CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-16 and the most recent on 2023-08-14. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-State Tank CO., INC.? ▼
Mid-State Tank CO., INC. has been assessed $78,613 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $131,022 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Mid-State Tank CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mid-State Tank CO., INC. has 17 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.
What industry does Mid-State Tank CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Mid-State Tank CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mid-State Tank CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-State Tank CO., INC. ranks #2,596 (the top 5% 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 Mid-State Tank CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mid-State Tank CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $78,613 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mobis Georgia in West Point, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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