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94770 - THE TORO COMPANY is a lawn and garden tractor and home lawn and garden equipment manufacturing employer in WINDOM, MN. Federal records show 9 OSHA inspections with 18 violations and $19,115 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

94770 - THE TORO COMPANY

174 16TH ST, WINDOM, MN, 56101

Parent: The Toro Company (9 locations)

333112 Top companies in Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing

81 employees

Federal Enforcement
9
OSHA inspections
18 violations
$19,115 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
1 fatalities

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.8
Industry Avg DART
1.2
Self-Reported DART
4.4
Self-Reported TRIR
4.4
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
9
OSHA Violations
18
Total Penalties
$19,115
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
27 years
Last Activity
9yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.3/yr
Violation Rate
0.7/yr
Violation Severity Mix
83% serious$1,062 avg per violation$2,124 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$19,115 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+2.6
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+3.2
Above industry average

CPSC Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission recall history matched on company name.
0
Total Recalls
5
Last 5 Years
0
Last 12 Months
0
Units Recalled
0
Top Hazard: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Most Recent Recall: 2021-02-17
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower.

NHTSA Vehicle & Equipment Recalls

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall campaigns matched on manufacturer name.
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Total Campaigns
2
Last 5 Years
0
Last 12 Months
0
Vehicles Affected
3,488
Most-Recalled Component: TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER HITCHESEQUIPMENT

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
7
Complaint
1
Accident
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 44% of inspections
Recidivism: 4 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

92%
Worse than most peers
vs 157 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
96%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
97%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
3
Unfair Labor Practice
2
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 94770 - THE TORO COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
94770 - THE TORO COMPANY has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $19,115 in total penalties.
How does 94770 - THE TORO COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
94770 - THE TORO COMPANY operates in the lawn and garden tractor and home lawn and garden equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8. 94770 - THE TORO COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 4.38 compared to an industry average of 1.2.
Has 94770 - THE TORO COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving 94770 - THE TORO COMPANY.
94770 - THE TORO COMPANY, WINDOM, MN — OSHA Violations & Safety Record | FastDOL