Wholesale Trade · Des Moines, IA

QPS Employment Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), QPS Employment Group has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: $1,897
Back wages owed

QPS Employment Group in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,897 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected QPS Employment Group 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,897 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Riverview Auto and Recycling in Caro, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $1,897
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About QPS Employment Group

The federal enforcement record for QPS Employment Group in Des Moines, IA shows 4 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against QPS Employment Group to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,023 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $1,897 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2021-07-13 to 2024-09-06, a window of roughly 3 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-07-13

Last Inspection

2024-09-06

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,897

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$474

Avg Back Wages per Case

$949

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that QPS Employment Group owed $1,897 in back wages to 4 employees across 2 cases and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How QPS Employment Group compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	QPS Employment Group	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.9
Violations	0	5.4
Total Penalty	$0	$9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$4,678

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is QPS Employment Group safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, QPS Employment Group's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does QPS Employment Group have? ▼

QPS Employment Group has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has QPS Employment Group had? ▼

QPS Employment Group has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-13 and the most recent on 2024-09-06. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for QPS Employment Group? ▼

QPS Employment Group has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,897 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has QPS Employment Group been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against QPS Employment Group, resulting in $1,897 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does QPS Employment Group operate in? ▼

QPS Employment Group operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423130). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if QPS Employment Group owes me wages? ▼

If you believe QPS Employment Group owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,897 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

How does QPS Employment Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

QPS Employment Group's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Riverview Auto and Recycling in Caro, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,900 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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