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Real Estate & Rental · Mount Prospect, IL

Midwest Express Acquisition CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwest Express Acquisition CO. ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$11,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwest Express Acquisition CO. in Mount Prospect, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,000. 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 Express Acquisition CO. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales INC. in Thorofare, NJ is another real estate & rental employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midwest Express Acquisition CO. runs well above peers (4.6x 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

$11,000 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midwest Express Acquisition CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALOR CRANE AND EQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NUECES POWER EQUIPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMBER GARDENS APARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRINK HOLDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOSTON HOUSING AUTHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOBILE MINI - PORTAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EXCALIBUR RENTALS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EDWARD ROSE & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BROOKLYN ACRES MUTUA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COVENANT MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AJM CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U-HAUL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TESSERACT RENTALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROMETHEUS REAL ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BV PROPERTIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RENT A CENTER WEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RENT A CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOGS BINGHAMTON ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Midwest Express Acqu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Midwest Express Acquisition CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental 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 Express Acquisition CO. in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

In Real Estate & Rental, Midwest Express Acquisition CO. sits at penalty rank #106 of 534 penalized establishments ($11,000 assessed).

How Midwest Express Acquisition CO. Compares

Midwest Express Acquisition CO.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-29

Last Inspection

2023-08-24

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,500 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$17,218

Current Penalty Amount

$11,000

Penalty Reduction

36.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,218 from the initial assessment of $17,218. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Midwest Express Acquisition CO. compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Midwest Express Acquisition CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 5 2.3
Total Penalty $11,000 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,500 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Midwest Express Acquisition CO., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,000 here).

Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales INC. $11,000 NJ Riverbend Crane & Rigging, INC. $11,000 TX David Hovannisian $11,090 CA Pittsburgh Terminal Properties DBA Riverwalk CORP. $11,100 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Valor Crane and Equipment 2 insp. Selma, TX Nueces Power Equipment 2 insp. Vinton, TX Amber Gardens Apartments 2 insp. Tempe, AZ Brink Holding LLC 2 insp. Yakima, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales INC.
Thorofare, NJ
3 inspections $11,000
Riverbend Crane & Rigging, INC.
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $11,000
Camelot Property Mgmt & Real Estate Serv
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Fairfield Properties
Commack, NY
0 inspections $0
David Hovannisian
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $11,090

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What to do with this record

Use Midwest Express Acquisition CO.'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 Express Acquisition CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midwest Express Acquisition CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midwest Express Acquisition CO. have? ▼
Midwest Express Acquisition CO. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Midwest Express Acquisition CO. had? ▼
Midwest Express Acquisition CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-29 and the most recent on 2023-08-24. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midwest Express Acquisition CO.? ▼
Midwest Express Acquisition CO. has been assessed $11,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,218 (a 36.1% reduction).
Does Midwest Express Acquisition CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midwest Express Acquisition CO. has 2 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 Express Acquisition CO. operate in? ▼
Midwest Express Acquisition CO. operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531130). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midwest Express Acquisition CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwest Express Acquisition CO. ranks #32,406 (the upper 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 Express Acquisition CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midwest Express Acquisition CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,000 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales INC. in Thorofare, NJ is a similar real estate & rental employer with $11,000 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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