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Wholesale Trade · Cudahy, WI

Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC ranks #16,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 57 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$21,075
OSHA penalties
57
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#16,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC in Cudahy, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 57 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 57 violations, averaging 14.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 43 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ava Companies in Hicksville, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,060 in current penalties.

14.3
violations per inspection
75.4%
of violations were serious
#16,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 57 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (14.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$21,075 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0015.029.944.959.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWBM INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13CLARKSON GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CONTINENTAL DAIRY PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LKQ OF MICHIGAN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14KIMBLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LINCOLN RECYCLING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PULSE TRADING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KAHUT WASTE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER BUILDERS SUP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DOKA USA LTD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6JASPAL KAUR BRAR, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SURYA, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MID-WOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LOOSE PLASTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM.DEDC LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TERRAZZO & MARBLE SU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15Midwest Auto Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 57 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC is the #743 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($21,075).

How Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC Compares

Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC's 14.25 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-02-05

Last Inspection

2011-09-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,269

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 14.3 violations per visit. That's $5,269 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

43

Serious

75.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

7.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

17.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,470

Current Penalty Amount

$21,075

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,395 from the initial assessment of $35,470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 57 5.5
Total Penalty $21,075 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,269 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,075 here).

Dal-Tile Corporation $21,079 AL Missouri Scrap & Recycling $21,070 MO Ava Companies $21,060 NY Inter-Continental Trading USA, INC. $21,055 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

WBM International, LLC 4 insp. Flemington, NJ Clarkson Grain Company, INC. 4 insp. Cerro Gordo, IL Continental Dairy Products 4 insp. Coopersville, MI LKQ of Michigan 4 insp. Belleville, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dal-Tile Corporation
Florence, AL
2 inspections $21,079
Missouri Scrap & Recycling
Old Monroe, MO
2 inspections $21,070
Johns Architectural Metal Solutions, Inc.
Crown Point, IN
0 inspections $0
Ava Companies
Hicksville, NY
2 inspections $21,060
Oiltanking Houston, L.P.
Houston, TX
1 inspections $0

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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 Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 57 violations across 4 inspections, including 43 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC have? ▼
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC has 57 OSHA violations on record, including 43 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,075.
How many OSHA inspections has Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC had? ▼
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-05 and the most recent on 2011-09-21. This averages 14.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC? ▼
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC has been assessed $21,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,470 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC has 43 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 Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC operate in? ▼
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423140). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC ranks #16,466 (the top quarter 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 Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midwest Auto Recycling, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,075 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ava Companies in Hicksville, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,060 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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