Establishment profile
ARIENS COMPANY
2111 J ST., AUBURN, NE, 68305
Operated by Ariens Company
333112 — Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing
Summary
ARIENS COMPANY has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $4,450 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 25th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 64 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 48th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ARIENS COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $4,450 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,550 | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,900 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3331 within NE. Peer group: 64 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
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 128 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 ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2011 | RESPIRATORY,TORSO,HOSE,NAUSEA,FACE,PRESSURE RELEASE,CHEMICAL | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ARIENS COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled snow thrower impeller and auger assembly can continue rotating even after the operator control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine.. Most recent recall: 2025-02-06. 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. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Laceration Hazard #25124 | Feb 2025 | The recalled snow thrower impeller and auger assembly can continue rotating even after the operator control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine. | — | View → |
Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards #14158 | Apr 2014 | A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers. | — | View → |
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard #11137 | Feb 2011 | The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers. | — | View → |
Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard #11714 | Jan 2011 | Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-08 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,550 | |
| 2011-08-01 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,900 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
ARIENS COMPANY is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Ariens Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Ariens Company across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in lawn and garden tractor and home lawn and garden equipment manufacturing within NE, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- EXMARK MANUFACTURING COMPANYBEATRICE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SCHILLER GROUNDS CARENORFOLK — 1 federal enforcement record
- LINCOLN TURF & TRACTORROCA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT INCBEATRICE — 1 federal enforcement record
- HUSQVARNA TURF CARE CO.BEATRICE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DISTEFANO TECHNOLOGY AND MFG, LLCOMAHA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ARIENS COMPANY 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ARIENS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- ARIENS COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $4,450 in total penalties.
- How does ARIENS COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- ARIENS 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. ARIENS COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 0.76 compared to an industry average of 1.2.