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Midwest Communication Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwest Communication Services, INC. ranks #6,565 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$42,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,565
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwest Communication Services, INC. in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,000. 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 Communication Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,565 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Busitants in Westborough, MA is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#6,565
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midwest Communication Services, INC. runs far above peers (27.3x 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

$42,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midwest Communication Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPIRIT PUBLISHING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FIF UTAH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MID-HUDSON CABLEVISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TREASURE ISLAND MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EASTERN COLORADO PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0REGISTER CITIZEN PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0INNOVATIVE TELEPHONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27HARTE-HANKS FLYER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAMSUNG SDS AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHARTER COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREENEVILLE-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UTAH MEDIA GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AT&T SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRANK MAYBORN ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LFP VIDEO GROUP LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OREGONIAN PUBLISHING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF PRINCETON-PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF VENICE - PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Midwest Communicatio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Midwest Communication Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information 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 Communication Services, INC. in the Information enforcement ledger

Among 217 Information employers with OSHA penalties on file, Midwest Communication Services, INC. ranks #8 at $42,000 current penalty.

How Midwest Communication Services, INC. Compares

Midwest Communication Services, INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (27.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-08-03

Last Inspection

2024-08-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $21,000 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$42,000

Current Penalty Amount

$42,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Midwest Communication Services, INC. compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midwest Communication Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.3
Total Penalty $42,000 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,000 $1,881
View all 1,177 employers in Information →

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,000 here).

NBC Universal $42,635 CA Radford Studio Center LLC $43,075 CA Gannett Publishing Services INC $40,690 CA O'neil Digital Solutions, LLC $38,195 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Spirit Publishing Company 2 insp. Punxsutawney, PA Fif Utah, LLC 2 insp. Draper, UT Mid-Hudson Cablevision Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Catskill, NY Treasure Island Media, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pedigree Technologies, LLC
Fargo, ND
0 inspections $0
Busitants
Westborough, MA
0 inspections $0
National Cable Services
Upland, CA
0 inspections $0
Cloud Ray Inc.
Monroe Township, NJ
0 inspections $0
NBC Universal
Universal City, CA
7 inspections $42,635

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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 Communication Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midwest Communication Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midwest Communication Services, INC. have? ▼
Midwest Communication Services, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Midwest Communication Services, INC. had? ▼
Midwest Communication Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-08-03 and the most recent on 2024-08-03. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midwest Communication Services, INC.? ▼
Midwest Communication Services, INC. has been assessed $42,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Midwest Communication Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midwest Communication Services, INC. 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.
What industry does Midwest Communication Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Midwest Communication Services, INC. operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 517919). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midwest Communication Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwest Communication Services, INC. ranks #6,565 (the top 10% 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 Communication Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midwest Communication Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $42,000 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (27.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Busitants in Westborough, MA is a similar information 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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