Establishment profile
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
HWY. 114, JAMES RIVER CORP., NAHEOLA MILL, PENNINGTON, AL, 36916
Summary
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD. has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 41 years of recorded history, with $1,675 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 27,145 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 40 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD. 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 3 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $1,675 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0028 A | 2 | 2 | $1,355 | Apr 1985 | Sep 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0400 H03 III | 1 | 1 | $320 | Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0700 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1986 | Mar 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0401 J01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 H | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0750 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 J | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
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. Peer group: 27,145 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1985 | WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,CONVEYOR,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,ELEVATED WORK PLAT,TIE-OFFFatality | 1 | — | 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 40+ years. Most recent activity: 40 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 BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. 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 BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.. Most recent recall: 2012-01-25. 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. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard #12094 | Jan 2012 | The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-08 | Accident | 1 | — | $1,040 | |
| 1985-06-06 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | $320 | |
| 1985-03-27 | Referral | 7 | 2 | $315 |
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 BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD. 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 BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD.'s OSHA violation history?
- BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $1,675 in total penalties.
- Has BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, LTD..