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Midwest Railcar Repair, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. ranks #10,185 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty58% serious
$30,736
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,185
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. in Brandon, SD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,736. 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 Railcar Repair, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,185 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Layerzero Power Systems, INC. in Aurora, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $30,738 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#10,185
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$30,736 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Railcar Repair, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHASA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29TYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AIR-WAY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EXTERRAN ENERGY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32CLEVELAND STEEL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CKS PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WOODS FISHERIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARTISAN'S ROW CABINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BWP HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KETTLE MORAINE COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26QUALITY PROFILE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXTREME MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BATTISTONI ITALIAN S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE MILLENNIUM MAT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9J & M PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POLYCHEMICAL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16Midwest Railcar Repa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Railcar Repair, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. sits at penalty rank #5,059 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($30,736 assessed).

How Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. Compares

Midwest Railcar Repair, INC.'s 4.00 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-10-30

Last Inspection

2022-05-25

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,245

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $10,245 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$43,204

Current Penalty Amount

$30,736

Penalty Reduction

28.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,468 from the initial assessment of $43,204. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $30,736 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,245 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,736 here).

Layerzero Power Systems, INC. $30,738 OH Frattle Stairs and Rails, INC. $30,734 FL Multivac $30,740 MO Tyson Foods, INC. $30,731 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hasa, INC. 3 insp. Santa Clarita, CA Tyson Foods INC. 3 insp. Hope, AR Air-Way Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Edgerton, OH Trident Seafoods Corporation 3 insp. Cordova, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Layerzero Power Systems, INC.
Aurora, OH
3 inspections $30,738
Frattle Stairs and Rails, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $30,734
Multivac
Kansas City, MO
3 inspections $30,740
Tyson Foods, INC.
Logansport, IN
2 inspections $30,731
Phoenix Coaters
Beaver Dam, WI
3 inspections $30,730

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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 Railcar Repair, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Midwest Railcar Repair, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. have? ▼
Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,736.
How many OSHA inspections has Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. had? ▼
Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-30 and the most recent on 2022-05-25. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Midwest Railcar Repair, INC.? ▼
Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. has been assessed $30,736 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,204 (a 28.9% reduction).
Does Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. has 7 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 Railcar Repair, INC. operate in? ▼
Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwest Railcar Repair, INC. ranks #10,185 (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 Railcar Repair, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Midwest Railcar Repair, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $30,736 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Layerzero Power Systems, INC. in Aurora, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,738 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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