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United Parcel Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Services ranks #4,044 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$58,765
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,044
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Services in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,765. 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 Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,044 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Apex Delivery Solutions Inc in Omaha, NE is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#4,044
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Parcel Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Parcel Services runs far above peers (9.6x 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

$58,765 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($58,765) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,765 $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United Parcel Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPVH CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KINDER MORGAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17AP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPARTAN LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ELEGUAS TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STRATTON EQUITY COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SPACE EXPLORATION TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACTION-PAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CHAPA QUIROGA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ST GABRIEL TANK WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEAL DYNAMICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUPREME SWEEPING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONWAY FREIGHT INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCDONALD TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DERR FLOORING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEONARD BROS DATA MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PEGASUS COURIER SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1United Parcel Services, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
United Parcel Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

United Parcel Services in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, United Parcel Services sits at penalty rank #179 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($58,765 assessed).

How United Parcel Services Compares

United Parcel Services's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-28

Last Inspection

2022-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $29,383 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$53,027

Current Penalty Amount

$58,765

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric United Parcel Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $58,765 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,383 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,765 here).

Asphalt Express Enterprises, L.L.C. $58,715 OK Torrid LLC $58,934 OH U. S. Postal Service (Usps) $59,264 CA Dollar Tree Distribution INC. $59,390 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

PVH CORP. 2 insp. McDonough, GA Kinder Morgan 2 insp. Omaha, NE Ap 2 insp. Ponce, PR Spartan Logistics 2 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Asphalt Express Enterprises, L.L.C.
Ardmore, OK
2 inspections $58,715
Drop A Box, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Torrid LLC
West Jefferson, OH
2 inspections $58,934
Apex Delivery Solutions Inc
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Pegasus Optimization Managers
College Station, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United Parcel Services's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Parcel Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Parcel Services have? ▼
United Parcel Services has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,765.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Services had? ▼
United Parcel Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-28 and the most recent on 2022-04-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Services? ▼
United Parcel Services has been assessed $58,765 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United Parcel Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Services has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does United Parcel Services operate in? ▼
United Parcel Services 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.
Where does United Parcel Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Parcel Services ranks #4,044 (the top 5% 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 United Parcel Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Services's total OSHA penalty of $58,765 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (9.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apex Delivery Solutions Inc in Omaha, NE 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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