Establishment profile
MIDWESTERN POWER LINES
HWY 60, 1 MILE WEST OF HWY 67, POPLAR BLUFF, MO, 63901
238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Summary
MIDWESTERN POWER LINES has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $9,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 78th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,018 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 24 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MIDWESTERN POWER LINES appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $9,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0950 C01 | 2 | 2 | $6,000 | Aug 1998 | Oct 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 2382 within MO. Peer group: 1,018 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1998 | ELEC PROTECT EQUIP,OVERHEAD POWER LINE,ELECTRICAL,POWER LINE WORKER,ELECTROCUTED,E PTD,ELEC UTILITY WORK,UTILITY POLEFatality | 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 24+ years. Most recent activity: 24 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 MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. 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 MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MIDWESTERN POWER LINES. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-07 | Complaint | 2 | — | $7,000 | |
| 1998-02-25 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,500 |
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 MIDWESTERN POWER LINES from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 MIDWESTERN POWER LINES's OSHA violation history?
- MIDWESTERN POWER LINES has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $9,500 in total penalties.
- How does MIDWESTERN POWER LINES's safety record compare to its industry?
- MIDWESTERN POWER LINES operates in the electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.
- Has MIDWESTERN POWER LINES had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving MIDWESTERN POWER LINES.