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United Parcel Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Services has a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$58,765
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,000
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (9.7x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About United Parcel Services

The federal enforcement record for United Parcel Services in Des Moines, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (50.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $53,027 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $58,765 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $29,383. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-10-28 to 2022-04-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$3,294

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 $3,294.

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 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Parcel Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $58,765 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,383 $3,294
View all 10,024 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

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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 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
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 $6,058 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apex Delivery Solutions Inc in Omaha, NE is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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