Transportation & Warehousing · Chicago, IL

Mifab, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mifab, INC. ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,750
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mifab, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Mifab, INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smart Logistics Solutions CORP in Caguas, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,750 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mifab, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mifab, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,750 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mifab, INC..

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Mifab, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mifab, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Mifab, INC. is the #2,715 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($3,750).

How Mifab, INC. Compares

Mifab, INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-19

Last Inspection

2022-03-01

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,700

Current Penalty Amount

$3,750

Penalty Reduction

51.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,950 from the initial assessment of $7,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Mifab, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mifab, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $3,750 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mifab, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Mifab, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Mifab, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mifab, INC. have?
Mifab, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Mifab, INC. had?
Mifab, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-19 and the most recent on 2022-03-01. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mifab, INC.?
Mifab, INC. has been assessed $3,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,700 (a 51.3% reduction).
Does Mifab, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Mifab, 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 Mifab, INC. operate in?
Mifab, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mifab, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mifab, INC. ranks #63,164 (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 Mifab, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Mifab, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,750 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smart Logistics Solutions CORP in Caguas, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,750 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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