PRIORITY EXPRESS, INC.
3915 DELAWARE AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50313 · NAICS 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
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Inspection records
Nov 19, 2010#315147488Nov 19, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315147488$5,6003 viol.3 violations$5,600 in penalties
Inspection #315147488
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 2010
- Closed
- Apr 7, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,200
- Penalties on Record
- $5,600
- Site Address
- 3915 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 100 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Jan 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 9 | 100 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Apr 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 6 | 100 | $4,200 | $2,100 | Feb 15, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 12, 2007#310084587Feb 12, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310084587$5253 viol.3 violations$525 in penalties
Inspection #310084587
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 2007
- Closed
- Mar 29, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $525
- Site Address
- 3915 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 F02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 16, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L03 IA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 2007 | - | - |
Jul 27, 2001#303741581Jul 27, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303741581$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303741581
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 2001
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3915 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jan 23, 2001#303738785Jan 23, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303738785$5,0009 viol.9 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #303738785
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 2001
- Closed
- Mar 19, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 338 S.w. 6th, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Industry
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $550 | Mar 13, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $1,125 | $550 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $550 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $550 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,125 | $550 | Feb 20, 2001 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,625 | $750 | Mar 13, 2001 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,625 | $750 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | 2 | 8 | $2,625 | $750 | Mar 13, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2001 | - | - |
Nov 6, 1997#300369428Nov 6, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300369428$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300369428
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 21, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 338 S.w. 6th, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Industry
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 120.3 OSHA citation code: 1200003 1 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 120.4 OSHA citation code: 1200004 1 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 120.5 OSHA citation code: 1200005 1 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 120.6 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1998 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
5 inspections, 1997 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Couriers and Messengers, 3,538 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: couriers and express delivery services reported 7.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 1.7%; NAICS 4921 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source