Midwestern Metals Safety Record

Topeka, KS · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/08/2022

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Midwestern Metals in Topeka, Kansas has 37 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $21,410 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2022.

Midwestern Metals in Topeka, Kansas has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Midwestern Metals among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

24 of the 37 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Kansas workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.4 Midwestern Metals violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Below industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$7,933 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 37 violations, $21,410 in penalties across 11 inspections
37 Total Violations
11 Total Inspections
24 Total Serious
$21,410 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($7,933)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2002
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2006
Violations decreased 94% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 35 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $34,961 in penalties for Midwestern Metals, later reduced to $21,410 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $3,138
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
5 citations $4,877
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $262
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $150
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Midwestern Metals in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/08/2022 Complaint? Topeka, KS 2 $7,933
01/03/2018 Complaint? Topeka, KS 3 $7,243
10/07/2014 Planned? Topeka, KS 0 $0
01/05/2010 Planned? Topeka, KS 7 $3,450
12/07/2006 Planned? Topeka, KS 2 $700
12/07/2006 Planned? Topeka, KS 4 $1,050
12/05/2002 Planned? Topeka, KS 11 $975
01/18/1989 Follow-Up? Topeka, KS 0 $0
11/08/1988 Follow-Up? Topeka, KS 0 $0
07/27/1988 Complaint? Topeka, KS 8 $60
12/18/1986 Planned? Topeka, KS 0 $0

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