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Transportation & Warehousing · Des Moines, IA

United Parcel Service, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service, INC has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections

United Parcel Service, INC in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Parcel Service, INC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yusen Terminals LLC in Terminal Island, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United Parcel Service, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER BULK STEVEDO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EMERY AIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4G2 SECURE STAFF, L.L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GFA ALABAMA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SSA PACIFIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2A C TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT 137TH STREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DELTA AIR LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COCA-COLA BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DETROIT CITY OF DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AP AEROPUERTO DE ISL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DLA DISTRIBUTION SUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNITED AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NATIONAL DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9United Parcel Servic…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
United Parcel Service, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How United Parcel Service, INC Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for United Parcel Service, INC in Des Moines, IA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against United Parcel Service, INC to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,129 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-15

Last Inspection

2015-12-16

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How United Parcel Service, INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Parcel Service, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 0 3.2
Total Penalty $0 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Parcel Service, INC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Premier Bulk Stevedoring, LLC 3 insp. Panama City, FL United States Postal Service 3 insp. Amarillo, TX Emery Air LLC 3 insp. Rockford, IL C.H. Robinson Company 3 insp. Des Plaines, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Patane Group
Landover, MD
2 inspections $0
Yusen Terminals LLC
Terminal Island, CA
7 inspections $0
NJ Dot Lodi Building and Grounds
Lodi, NJ
2 inspections $0
Fedex Express
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $0
Agi- Cargo Building 77a
Jamaica, NY
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 United Parcel Service, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Parcel Service, INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Parcel Service, INC have? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC 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 United Parcel Service, INC had? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-15 and the most recent on 2015-12-16. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service, INC? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does United Parcel Service, INC operate in? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 492110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
How does United Parcel Service, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yusen Terminals LLC in Terminal Island, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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