Establishment profile
ARCTIC CAT INC
817 LOWELL AVE, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701
Operated by Textron Inc · 1 of 97 establishments
336999 — All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
EIN 411443470
Summary
ARCTIC CAT INC has accumulated 40 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $16,325 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 51 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ARCTIC CAT INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 24 citations in this view · $14,068 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 2 | 2 | $2,555 | May 2001 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $840 | Jun 2005 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 2 | 2 | $683 | Jun 2005 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 2 | 2 | $665 | May 2001 | Oct 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 5205.066002 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $980 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C01 | 1 | 1 | $840 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $840 | May 2001 | May 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $630 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $630 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 5206.0700 | 1 | 1 | $490 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 L01 | 1 | 1 | $315 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3369 within MN. Peer group: 51 employers. This establishment has 40 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 715 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ARCTIC CAT INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ARCTIC CAT INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ARCTIC CAT INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ARCTIC CAT INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARCTIC CAT INC 601 BROOKS AVE S · THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701 | AirRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Apr 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ARCTIC CAT INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.. Most recent recall: 2024-05-02. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 20 recalls shown · 20 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard #24223 | May 2024 | The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #19746 | May 2019 | The upper front suspension arms can fail, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert) #19740 | Apr 2019 | While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #19727 | Mar 2019 | The lower front suspension arm can fail, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #19726 | Mar 2019 | Fuel can leak from the fuel line, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) #18756 | Aug 2018 | The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard #18037 | Nov 2017 | The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard #18017 | Oct 2017 | Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) #17748 | Jun 2017 | The snowmobile drive clutch can fracture and fragments can escape the snowmobile shielding, posing an impact hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #17724 | Jan 2017 | The fuel tank can crack and fuel can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #16768 | Aug 2016 | The throttle cable can stick and prevent the throttle mechanism from returning to an idle position upon release of the throttle and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) #16726 | Feb 2016 | The brakes can fail, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #15744 | Jul 2015 | Fuel can leak from the fuel fitting at the throttle body, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Single-Rider and 2UP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard #15009 | Oct 2014 | Components in the front gear case can fail, posing a risk of loss of control and crash hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #14753 | Sep 2014 | Oil can leak from the oil cooler lines, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Snowmobiles Recalled by Arctic Cat Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #14743 | Aug 2014 | Fuel can leak from the fuel line assembly, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard #13712 | Dec 2012 | The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard #12716 | Jan 2012 | The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard #12708 | Dec 2011 | The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard. | — | View → |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard #11715 | Jan 2011 | The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-27 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $2,695 | |
| 2016-10-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-10-16 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $1,225 | |
| 2012-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-01-14 | Planned | 26 | 18 | $5,145 | |
| 2005-05-04 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $5,160 | |
| 2001-04-11 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $2,100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
ARCTIC CAT INC is one of 97 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Textron Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Textron Inc across all 97 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Textron Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CWC TEXTRON LLCMUSKEGON, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON AVIATIONWICHITA, KS — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON AVIATION INCWICHITA, KS — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON, INC.WILMINGTON, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON AVIATION INC.WICHITA, KS — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON AVIATIONWICHITA, KS — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON AVIATIONINDEPENDENCE, KS — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON LYCOMINGWILLIAMSPORT, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEXTRON INC.RENO, NV — 1 federal enforcement record
- TEXTRONIX INCBeaverton, OR — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ARCTIC CAT INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Textron Inc, which operates 97 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ARCTIC CAT INC's OSHA violation history?
- ARCTIC CAT INC has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 40 violations and $16,325 in total penalties.
- How does ARCTIC CAT INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- ARCTIC CAT INC operates in the all other transportation equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3. ARCTIC CAT INC's self-reported DART rate is 0.81 compared to an industry average of 1.5.