Establishment profile
ARIENS COMPANY
1055 W RYAN STREET, BRILLION, WI, 54110
333112 — Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing
EIN 390135100
Summary
ARIENS COMPANY has accumulated 66 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 48 years of recorded history, with $91,633 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 101 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ARIENS COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
69% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 10 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 · 27 citations in this view · $84,318 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $8,950 | Feb 1987 | May 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 3 | 3 | $1,683 | Nov 1977 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 2 | 2 | $561 | May 2008 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 G02 | 2 | 2 | — | Nov 1977 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $9,282 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 II B | 1 | 1 | $8,038 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 I A | 1 | 1 | $7,293 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C11 | 1 | 1 | $7,293 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B15 | 1 | 1 | $7,293 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 G01 | 1 | 1 | $5,835 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $5,500 | May 2016 | May 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $5,250 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E03 | 1 | 1 | $5,210 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E02 | 1 | 1 | $2,805 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0039 C03 | 1 | 1 | $2,050 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 B05 | 1 | 1 | $975 | Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3331 within WI. Peer group: 101 employers. This establishment has 66 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 1,291 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Feb 2016 – Aug 2021 · 2 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2021 | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Wrist(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Forearm(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Fall on same level due to slipping | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Hand(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 15, 2019 | Amputation,Energized,Finger,Hand,Lockout/Tagout,Mechanical Power Press,Metal Sheet,Partial Amputation,Power Press,Press Operator,Sheet Metal | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 5 months 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)
Company-level in WI — for ARIENS COMPANY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ARIENS COMPANY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-179757 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-177264 | Unfair labor practice | May 2016 | Jun 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 →
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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARIENS COMPANY INCORPORATED 655 W RYAN ST · BRILLION, WI, 54110 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Oct 2019 | View → |
ARIENS COMPANY INCORPORATED 655 W RYAN ST · BRILLION, WI, 54110 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Dec 2012 | 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.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.. 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.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 333112 - LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR AND HOME LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-06-09. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Complaint | 2 | — | $8,038 | |
| 2019-07-24 | Referral | 6 | 5 | $42,206 | |
| 2016-02-25 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $12,500 | |
| 2014-01-10 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $5,049 | |
| 2013-08-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-11 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $6,750 | |
| 2008-03-17 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $3,650 | |
| 2003-06-10 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,050 | |
| 2003-05-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-05 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,950 | |
| 2001-06-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-08-25 | Complaint | 13 | 10 | $9,600 | |
| 1987-01-27 | Planned | 10 | 2 | $540 | |
| 1983-01-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-02-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-11-07 | Planned | 15 | 1 | $300 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ARIENS COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 16 OSHA inspections on record with 66 violations and $91,632.9 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 2.85 compared to an industry average of 1.2.