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Toyota of Des Moines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Toyota of Des Moines ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Toyota of Des Moines in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Toyota of Des Moines once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,093 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Naranjero Super in Albuquerque, NM is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers
$14,093
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $14K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($14K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Toyota of Des Moines compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Toyota of Des Moines runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Toyota of Des Moines.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRAVO SUPERMARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SUBARU OF SIOUX FALLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6PELLICCI ACE HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CHEROKEE TIRE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LOS ALTOS BOOTS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KELLER'S FARM STORES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WINDY HILL HARDWOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ZECK FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2EXCEL SPORTSWEAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALD'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HALLADAY MOTORS INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7RIVER CITY PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CHO THANH BINH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LARAMIE GM AUTO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3RANDALLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DUBLIN HYUNDAI, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 27-ELEVEN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TERRIBLE HERBST, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Toyota of Des Moines, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Toyota of Des Moines has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Toyota of Des Moines in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Toyota of Des Moines is the #1,523 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($4,500). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Toyota of Des Moines at rank #2,193 of 8,492 employers ($14,093 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,500 OSHA penalties plus $14,093 WHD back wages (75.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Toyota of Des Moines Compares

Toyota of Des Moines's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-06-29

Last Inspection

2010-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,593

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$14,093
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,819
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$14,093

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Toyota of Des Moines owed $14,093 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case 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: Retail Trade

How Toyota of Des Moines compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Toyota of Des Moines Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $4,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Toyota of Des Moines, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Bravo Supermarket $4,500 CT Home Depot $4,500 MI Kohl's Department Stores, INC. $4,500 IL Von Maur INC. $4,500 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Bravo Supermarket 1 insp. Hartford, CT Subaru of Sioux Falls 1 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Pellicci Ace Hardware 1 insp. Farmington, MN Cherokee Tire Service 1 insp. Canton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tropical Supermarket - 2108
North Brunswick, NJ
0 inspections $0
Fat Boys Tire and Auto - Laramie
Laramie, WY
0 inspections $0
CNB Go Mart (Marathon Gas)
Manchester, TN
0 inspections $0
Georgia Music Warehouse
Savannah, GA
0 inspections $0
Naranjero Super
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0

Compare Toyota of Des Moines vs Tropical Supermarket - 2108 side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Toyota of Des Moines's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Toyota of Des Moines against Tropical Supermarket - 2108, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Toyota of Des Moines's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Toyota of Des Moines also carries $14,093 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toyota of Des Moines safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Toyota of Des Moines's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Toyota of Des Moines have? ▼
Toyota of Des Moines has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Toyota of Des Moines had? ▼
Toyota of Des Moines has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-29 and the most recent on 2010-06-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Toyota of Des Moines? ▼
Toyota of Des Moines has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $14,093 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Toyota of Des Moines have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Toyota of Des Moines has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Toyota of Des Moines been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Toyota of Des Moines, resulting in $14,093 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Toyota of Des Moines operate in? ▼
Toyota of Des Moines operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Toyota of Des Moines owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Toyota of Des Moines 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 $14,093 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Toyota of Des Moines rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Toyota of Des Moines ranks #58,528 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Toyota of Des Moines's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Toyota of Des Moines's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Naranjero Super in Albuquerque, NM is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
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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