Des moines, IA
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Des moines, IA has 255 employers tracked by OSHA with 481 total inspections and $1.7M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Des moines
Workplace safety enforcement records in Des moines, IA span 255 employers and 481 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.9 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 797 violations — a rate of 1.66 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $1.7M, averaging $7K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS alone accounts for $367K in current OSHA penalties, representing 21.0% of the citywide total. The 797 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Des moines typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 255 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Des moines
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS Manufacturing | 12 | 71 | $367K |
| 2 | Nationwide Insurance Finance & Insurance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Islas Del Pacifico Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Waste Connections of Iowa Inc. Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Transportation & Warehousing | 27 | 33 | $174K |
| 6 | TITAN TIRE CORPORATION Manufacturing | 18 | 47 | $134K |
| 7 | Luther Park Community Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Adept Patriot Services Information | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Old West Mexican Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | DES MOINES WATER WORKS Utilities | 2 | 13 | $79K |
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All Employers in Des moines, IA
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fence Company | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Wakonda Club Golf Course | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| Forrest & Associate | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| HEDBERG AND SON ROOFING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $16K |
| JC TOLAND PAINTING | Construction | 2 | $10K |
| Dominos Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $15K |
| WAKONDA CLUB | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 3 | $14K |
| Fraser Ambulance | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Cozy Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Signature Masonry | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Educational Services | 6 | $13K |
| Denver Findley & Son | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| McAninch | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Hiland Bakery | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Classic Tan | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| DES MOINES, CITY OF | Utilities | 2 | $12K |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $12K |
| Coa Cantina | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| PRO ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENT INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $12K |
| Wright Tree Service, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Four Seasons Apartments | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY | Manufacturing | 3 | $10K |
| CENTURYLINK | Information | 3 | $10K |
| THE IRON WORKS LTD. | Manufacturing | 4 | $10K |
| SIEGWERK USA COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $10K |
| ELECTRICAL POWER PRODUCTS | Manufacturing | 3 | $10K |
| KOESTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 14 | $10K |
| CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| HY-VEE | Retail Trade | 2 | $9K |
| Bell Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Walsh Door & Hardware | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| LOPEZ TELLO FRAMING LLC | Construction | 3 | $9K |
| Extend a Suites | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FOR SURE ROOFING & SHEET METAL | Construction | 2 | $9K |
| IHR SERVICES, INC. | Construction | 3 | $9K |
| Margaritas Bar and Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| FOR SURE ROOFING LLC | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| Iowa Roofing | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MORGAN CONTRACTING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| WALDINGER CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $7K |
| CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES - IOWA, CORP | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $7K |
| KLINE ELECTRIC | Construction | 1 | $0 |
| Granite Castle | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Fleur Heights Care Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Grumpy Goat - Walnut | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Perficut Lawn & Landscape, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Big City Burgers & Greens | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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