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Professional & Technical Services · Cleveland, OH

Mid-West Direct

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-West Direct ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,520
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-West Direct in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,520. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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-West Direct 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,052 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. For comparison, Roseland Animal Care in Roseland, NJ is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,052
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 Mid-West Direct compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mid-West Direct runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$2,520 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mid-West Direct.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWELCH GROUP ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21VRC ENGINEERED SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAKAI PET HOSPITAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FORD CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNEPLACE SUITES MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NW ROOFING SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METAGENOMI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WASATCH TECHNOLOGY G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DGS IMPORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIANCE ANALYTICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BROADWAY LIGHTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILLIAMSON & ASSOCIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED OUTDOOR SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTH STAR EMERGENCY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPUTER SCIENCES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FEATHER & FUR ANIMAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISPLAY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SERVICE GENERAL OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Mid-West Direct, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Mid-West Direct has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services 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-West Direct in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mid-West Direct ranks #323 at $2,520 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Mid-West Direct at rank #2,398 of 2,735 employers ($2,052 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,520 OSHA penalties plus $2,052 WHD back wages (44.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mid-West Direct Compares

Mid-West Direct's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-04

Last Inspection

2016-06-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,260 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,520

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,572

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,080 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,052
Employees Affected
21
WHD Violations
22
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$98
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,052

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Mid-West Direct owed $2,052 in back wages to 21 employees across 1 case and 22 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Mid-West Direct compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid-West Direct Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 4 1.2
Total Penalty $2,520 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,260 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-West Direct, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,520 here).

C & D Contractors, INC. $2,500 CA McBride Research Laboratories, INC. $2,500 GA Century Fire Systems, LLC $2,500 TX Aztec Signs & Graphics $2,500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Welch Group Environmental LLP and Glenn Welch 2 insp. Delray Beach, FL VRC Engineered Solutions 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Makai Pet Hospital INC 2 insp. Kailua, HI Ford Construction Company, INC. 2 insp. Tracy, CA

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Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Mid-West Direct's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mid-West Direct against LMS, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Mid-West Direct also carries $2,052 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 Mid-West Direct safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mid-West Direct's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mid-West Direct have? ▼
Mid-West Direct has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-West Direct had? ▼
Mid-West Direct has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-04 and the most recent on 2016-06-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-West Direct? ▼
Mid-West Direct has been assessed $2,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,052 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Mid-West Direct have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mid-West Direct has 3 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.
Has Mid-West Direct been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mid-West Direct, resulting in $2,052 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Mid-West Direct operate in? ▼
Mid-West Direct operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541860). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Mid-West Direct owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mid-West Direct 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 $2,052 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Mid-West Direct rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-West Direct ranks #72,039 (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-West Direct's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mid-West Direct's total OSHA penalty of $2,520 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roseland Animal Care in Roseland, NJ is a similar professional & technical services 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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