Transportation & Warehousing · Lakeville, MN

Mid-State Trucking INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-State Trucking INC ranks #97,949 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$175
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,949
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-State Trucking INC in Lakeville, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $175. 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 Trucking INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,949 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Pepsi Bottling Group INC. in Modesto, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $185 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,949
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mid-State Trucking INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mid-State Trucking INC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$175 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mid-State Trucking INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.63.868.210.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXACTDISTRIBUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GULF COAST CRATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONWAY/CW PRICE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEO INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ECONOMY COATINGS SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BERGEN SHIPPERS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUMMIT COLD STORAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANNA TRUCK LINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REVITALIZED INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GWINNETT SOUTH 115, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G1 TOWING SACRAMENTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMBASSADOR SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CERES MARINE TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AAA COOPER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Mid-State Trucking INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Mid-State Trucking INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Trucking INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Mid-State Trucking INC sits at penalty rank #4,014 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($175 assessed).

How Mid-State Trucking INC Compares

Mid-State Trucking INC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-16

Last Inspection

2012-10-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$88

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $88 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$250

Current Penalty Amount

$175

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $75 from the initial assessment of $250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Mid-State Trucking INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid-State Trucking INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $175 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $88 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($175 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Mid-State Trucking INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Mid-State Trucking INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mid-State Trucking INC have?
Mid-State Trucking INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $175.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-State Trucking INC had?
Mid-State Trucking INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-16 and the most recent on 2012-10-16. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-State Trucking INC?
Mid-State Trucking INC has been assessed $175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $250 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Mid-State Trucking INC operate in?
Mid-State Trucking INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mid-State Trucking 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 Trucking INC ranks #97,949 (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 Mid-State Trucking INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Mid-State Trucking INC's total OSHA penalty of $175 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Pepsi Bottling Group INC. in Modesto, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $185 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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