Other Services · Albuquerque, NM

Midas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midas ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,600
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #57,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midas in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,600. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,137 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Midas 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,137 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Rapid Fire Protection in Grand Rapids, MI is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #57,744
of 99,447 penalized employers: $1,137
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 54/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Midas

$4,600
Other Services avg

$3,070

What this shows Midas runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,600 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midas.

Midas has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Midas in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Midas is the #976 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($4,600). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Midas ranks #3,115 among 3,193 Other Services employers with WHD recoveries ($1,137).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,600 OSHA penalties plus $1,137 WHD back wages (19.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Midas Compares

Midas's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-10-02

Last Inspection

2018-08-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,300 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,600

Current Penalty Amount

$4,600

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,737

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,137

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$569

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,137

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Midas owed $1,137 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 4 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: Other Services

How Midas compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Midas	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	10	3.8
Total Penalty	$4,600	$3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,300	$2,499

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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Midas, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,600 here).

ST John Welding & Manufacturing INC. $4,600 KS North Country Collision INC. $4,603 NY Corwood Car Wash, INC. $4,585 CA D-V.I.P. Auto Wash & Detailing Center, LLC $4,580 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlanta Lubes Two 2 insp. Chamblee, GA Beauty Elite Group, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX General Linen Service, LLC 2 insp. Somersworth, NH Noltes LLC 2 insp. Oshkosh, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rapid Fire Protection

Grand Rapids, MI

0 inspections $0

Casualty Restoration Services LLC

Brinkley Automotive Services

Flat Rock, MI

2 inspections $5,750

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What to do with this record

Use Midas's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Midas against Rapid Fire Protection, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Midas's inspection and penalty record is typical for Other Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Other Services sector
Midas also carries $1,137 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 Midas safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Midas's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Midas have? ▼

Midas has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,600.

How many OSHA inspections has Midas had? ▼

Midas has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-02 and the most recent on 2018-08-27. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Midas? ▼

Midas has been assessed $4,600 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,137 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Midas have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Midas has 6 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 Midas been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Midas, resulting in $1,137 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Midas operate in? ▼

Midas operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Midas owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Midas 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 $1,137 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Midas rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midas ranks #57,744 (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 Midas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Midas's total OSHA penalty of $4,600 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rapid Fire Protection in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar other 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.