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Midwest Coating, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwest Coating, INC. ranks #18,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$19,442
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwest Coating, INC. in Topeka, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,442. 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 Coating, INC. 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,165 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Teal Construction, INC. in Lewes, DE is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,442 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#18,165
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Midwest Coating, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midwest Coating, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$19,442 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midwest Coating, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA & B REMODELING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ELMER MILLER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12R. COAST CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10APPLE ROOFING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LACONTI CONCRETE & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JKL CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PMJ BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KINDEL CONCRETE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUBEN MURILLO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PETER MICHAEL REALTY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN NORTH CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RAMIREZ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAKOTA UNDERGROUND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COASTAL FLOORING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PEAK ROOFING & CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LIRA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY BUILDERS CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Midwest Coating, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Midwest Coating, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Coating, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Midwest Coating, INC. sits at penalty rank #4,513 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($19,442 assessed).

How Midwest Coating, INC. Compares

Midwest Coating, INC.'s 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-26

Last Inspection

2024-09-24

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,481

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $6,481 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,592

Current Penalty Amount

$19,442

Penalty Reduction

29.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,150 from the initial assessment of $27,592. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Midwest Coating, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midwest Coating, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $19,442 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,481 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Midwest Coating, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,442 here).

Teal Construction, INC. $19,442 DE R.W. Kibler INC. $19,444 DC Roy's Construction, INC. $19,440 VI Pan Oceanic Engineering, CO., INC. $19,450 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

A & B Remodeling LLC 3 insp. Madison, WI Elmer Miller 3 insp. Savoy, IL R. Coast Construction, LLC 3 insp. Gulf Shores, AL Apple Roofing Solutions LLC 3 insp. DE Pere, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Teal Construction, INC.
Lewes, DE
2 inspections $19,442
R.W. Kibler INC.
Washington, DC
3 inspections $19,444
Roy's Construction, INC.
ST Thomas, VI
2 inspections $19,440
Pan Oceanic Engineering, CO., INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $19,450
Top Line Construction Renovation
Winnetka, IL
0 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 Coating, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midwest Coating, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midwest Coating, INC. have? ▼
Midwest Coating, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,442.
How many OSHA inspections has Midwest Coating, INC. had? ▼
Midwest Coating, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-26 and the most recent on 2024-09-24. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midwest Coating, INC.? ▼
Midwest Coating, INC. has been assessed $19,442 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,592 (a 29.5% reduction).
Does Midwest Coating, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midwest Coating, INC. has 2 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 Midwest Coating, INC. operate in? ▼
Midwest Coating, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midwest Coating, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwest Coating, INC. ranks #18,165 (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 Coating, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midwest Coating, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,442 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Teal Construction, INC. in Lewes, DE is a similar construction employer with $19,442 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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