Wholesale Trade · Topeka, KS

Midwestern Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Midwestern Metals, INC. ranks #19,038 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$18,625
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #19,038
of 99,447 penalized employers

Midwestern Metals, INC. in Topeka, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,625. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $9,156 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Midwestern Metals, INC. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,038 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,156 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. For comparison, Schaefer Wholesale Florists in York, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #19,038
of 99,447 penalized employers: $9,156
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 63/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Midwestern Metals, INC.

$18,625
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Midwestern Metals, INC. runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$18,625 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Midwestern Metals, INC..

Midwestern Metals, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Midwestern Metals, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Midwestern Metals, INC. is the #882 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($18,625). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Midwestern Metals, INC. ranks #798 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($9,156).

Combined federal exposure here: $18,625 OSHA penalties plus $9,156 WHD back wages (33.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Midwestern Metals, INC. Compares

Midwestern Metals, INC.'s 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-05

Last Inspection

2022-06-08

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,656

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,656 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$29,451

Current Penalty Amount

$18,625

Penalty Reduction

36.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$27,781

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,826 from the initial assessment of $29,451. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$9,156

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$148

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$9,156

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Midwestern Metals, INC. owed $9,156 in back wages to 62 employees across 1 case and 63 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Midwestern Metals, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Midwestern Metals, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	12	5.5
Total Penalty	$18,625	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,656	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,625 here).

Cummins-Wagner Holdings, INC. $18,631 NY S & M Fisheries $18,638 ME PDM Steel Service Centers, INC. $18,670 CA Container Life Cycle Management LLC $18,685 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Vendors Exchange International, INC. 4 insp. Cleveland, OH Rack Processing CO INC 4 insp. Wyoming, MI Celadon DP, LLC 4 insp. Pasadena, TX Corona-College Heights Orange & Lemon Association 4 insp. Riverside, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cooper Farms, INC.

Monmouth, ME

2 inspections $27,784

Schaefer Wholesale Florists

York, PA

0 inspections $0

New England Metal Services CO INC

Spencer, MA

4 inspections $27,747

Southeastern Food Supplies

2 inspections $27,845

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What to do with this record

Use Midwestern Metals, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Midwestern Metals, INC. also carries $9,156 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Midwestern Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Midwestern Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Midwestern Metals, INC. have? ▼

Midwestern Metals, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,625.

How many OSHA inspections has Midwestern Metals, INC. had? ▼

Midwestern Metals, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-05 and the most recent on 2022-06-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Midwestern Metals, INC.? ▼

Midwestern Metals, INC. has been assessed $18,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,451 (a 36.8% reduction). Additionally, $9,156 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Midwestern Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Midwestern Metals, INC. has 9 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.

Has Midwestern Metals, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Midwestern Metals, INC., resulting in $9,156 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Midwestern Metals, INC. operate in? ▼

Midwestern Metals, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423810). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Midwestern Metals, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Midwestern Metals, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $9,156 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Midwestern Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Midwestern Metals, INC. ranks #19,038 (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 Midwestern Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Midwestern Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,625 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schaefer Wholesale Florists in York, PA is a similar wholesale trade 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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