Manufacturing · Golden, CO

Mid-West Machine Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-West Machine Products, INC. ranks #5,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$49,633
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #5,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-West Machine Products, INC. in Golden, CO has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $49,633. 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 Machine Products, INC. 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Emivest Areospace in San Antonio, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #5,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 59/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$49,633
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Mid-West Machine Products, INC. runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$49,633 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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-West Machine Products, INC..

Mid-West Machine Products, INC. has 10 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-West Machine Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Mid-West Machine Products, INC. is the #2,655 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($49,633).

How Mid-West Machine Products, INC. Compares

Mid-West Machine Products, INC.'s 2.10 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 (3.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-01

Last Inspection

2022-05-25

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,963

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $4,963 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$71,001

Current Penalty Amount

$49,633

Penalty Reduction

30.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,368 from the initial assessment of $71,001. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mid-West Machine Products, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Mid-West Machine Products, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	2.6
Violations	21	8.0
Total Penalty	$49,633	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,963	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-West Machine Products, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($49,633 here).

Yellowstone Plastics, INC. $49,634 ID Ameripec INC. $49,630 CA Owens Brockway Glass Company INC. $49,624 VA Midwest Hardwood Company, LLC. $49,650 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yellowstone Plastics, INC.

Idaho Falls, ID

5 inspections $49,634

7 inspections $49,630

Owens Brockway Glass Company INC.

Toano, VA

6 inspections $49,624

Midwest Hardwood Company, LLC.

Park Falls, WI

4 inspections $49,650

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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-West Machine Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Mid-West Machine Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 10 inspections, including 18 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-West Machine Products, INC. have? ▼

Mid-West Machine Products, INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $49,633.

How many OSHA inspections has Mid-West Machine Products, INC. had? ▼

Mid-West Machine Products, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-01 and the most recent on 2022-05-25. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Mid-West Machine Products, INC.? ▼

Mid-West Machine Products, INC. has been assessed $49,633 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $71,001 (a 30.1% reduction).

Does Mid-West Machine Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Mid-West Machine Products, INC. has 18 serious violations, and 1 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-West Machine Products, INC. operate in? ▼

Mid-West Machine Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Mid-West Machine Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-West Machine Products, INC. ranks #5,207 (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-West Machine Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Mid-West Machine Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $49,633 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Emivest Areospace in San Antonio, TX 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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