Establishment profile
MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.
122 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 175, IDA GROVE, IA, 51445
336214 — Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
Summary
MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC. has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $23,273 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 77 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
59% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $23,143 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,863 | Nov 2011 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 2 | 2 | $2,575 | Jun 1990 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | $1,170 | Mar 1973 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $850 | Jan 1989 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1980 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IC | 1 | 1 | $825 | Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0108 B01 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $800 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Aug 1984 | Aug 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E02 I | 1 | 1 | $400 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0009 B | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 A05 | 1 | 1 | $80 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A | 1 | 1 | $65 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A | 1 | 1 | $55 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3362 within IA. Peer group: 77 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 351 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2021 | Amputated,Amputation,Belt,Caught Between,Caught In,Conveyor Belt,Finger,Fingertip,Inspecting,Inspection,Partial Amputation,Pulley,Repair | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 30, 2011 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,PIPE,STRUCK BY,NIP POINT | 1 | — | — | |
| Apr 29, 2004 | AMPUTATED,BANDSAW,FINGER,ROTATING KNIFE,MACHINE OPERATOR,LACERATION,METAL SAW,BLADE,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Dec 4, 1991 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,GLOVE,CAUGHT BY,ROLLER--MACH/PART | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 22, 1990 | AMPUTATED,POWER PRESS,FINGER,OBSTRUCTED VIEW,WORK RULES,FOOT CONTROL,POINT OF OPERATION,UNGUARDED,BLIND REACHING | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 22, 1990 | ASPHYXIATED,WORK RULES,ROPS,OVERHEAD GUARD,LAWN MOWER,OVERTURNFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC 122 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 175 · IDA GROVE, IA, 51445 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Sep 2013 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: TRAILER HITCHES. Most recent campaign: 2026-07-24. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 1 campaign shown · 183 units potentially affected · 1 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V480000 | Jul 2026 | TRAILER HITCHES | YAMAHA | — | 183 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 315999 - OTHER APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2012-12-10. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-26 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2014-07-21 | Referral | 9 | 9 | $8,488 | |
| 2011-10-17 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $2,750 | |
| 2011-01-20 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-05-24 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-11-04 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-04 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $4,000 | |
| 1990-10-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-05-22 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $700 | |
| 1988-12-19 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $450 | |
| 1986-04-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-02-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-06-13 | Planned | 10 | 2 | $560 | |
| 1980-09-22 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-05-09 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-04-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-02-09 | Complaint | 15 | 2 | $2,125 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC. has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $23,272.5 in total penalties.
- How does MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC. operates in the travel trailer and camper manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6. MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 1.61 compared to an industry average of 2.7.
- Has MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC..