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Midwest Concrete Materials INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwest Concrete Materials INC. ranks #58,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,410
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwest Concrete Materials INC. in Manhattan, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,410. 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 Concrete Materials INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Twin City Die Castings Company in Watertown, SD is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,410 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midwest Concrete Materials INC. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$4,410 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midwest Concrete Materials INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0026.252.478.6104.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. MINERALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GARVEY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GREEN HORIZON GLOBAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AMERBELLE TEXTILES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 88S D S LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 100ANNANDALE MILLWORK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMANCHE STAINLESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOLDREAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27THOMPSON PIPE GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUDLEY HARDWOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PRESCRIPTION TILLAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48BANCROFT GRANITE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60BH GRANITE & QUARTZ,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TM INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EXCELSO COFFEE AND T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26DJW ASSEMBLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11E.H. BAARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SPATZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Midwest Concrete Mat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Midwest Concrete Materials INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Midwest Concrete Materials INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Midwest Concrete Materials INC. ranks #24,252 at $4,410 current penalty.

How Midwest Concrete Materials INC. Compares

Midwest Concrete Materials INC.'s 2.00 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 below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-17

Last Inspection

2021-02-22

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,205 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,410

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,890 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Midwest Concrete Materials INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midwest Concrete Materials INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $4,410 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,205 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,410 here).

Crown Cork & Seal USA INC. $4,410 VA United Structural Works, INC. $4,410 NY Twin City Die Castings Company $4,410 SD SMT Manufacturing Group, LLC $4,410 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Minerals, LLC 2 insp. Coffeen, IL The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2 insp. Texarkana, AR Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Niagara Falls, NY Garvey Corporation 2 insp. Hammonton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crown Cork & Seal USA INC.
Winchester, VA
4 inspections $4,410
United Structural Works, INC.
New York, NY
2 inspections $4,410
Twin City Die Castings Company
Watertown, SD
2 inspections $4,410
SMT Manufacturing Group, LLC
Hellam, PA
2 inspections $4,410
Ohio Metallurgical Services, INC.
Elyria, OH
3 inspections $4,410

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What to do with this record

Use Midwest Concrete Materials INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Concrete Materials INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midwest Concrete Materials INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midwest Concrete Materials INC. have? ▼
Midwest Concrete Materials INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Midwest Concrete Materials INC. had? ▼
Midwest Concrete Materials INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-17 and the most recent on 2021-02-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midwest Concrete Materials INC.? ▼
Midwest Concrete Materials INC. has been assessed $4,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Midwest Concrete Materials INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midwest Concrete Materials INC. has 4 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 Concrete Materials INC. operate in? ▼
Midwest Concrete Materials INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midwest Concrete Materials INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwest Concrete Materials INC. ranks #58,898 (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 Midwest Concrete Materials INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midwest Concrete Materials INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,410 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twin City Die Castings Company in Watertown, SD is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,410 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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