Establishment profile
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.
1706 SOUTH 68TH STREET, WEST ALLIS, WI, 53214
Operated by Briggs & Stratton, LLC · 1 of 13 establishments
EIN 852711260
Summary
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. has accumulated 36 OSHA violations across 21 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $5,030 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35,316 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 25 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
48% 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 · 29 citations in this view · $5,030 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 3 | 3 | $810 | May 1974 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 3 | 3 | — | Sep 1981 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 2 | 2 | $1,010 | Sep 1981 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $150 | Jul 1973 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $150 | Jul 1973 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1973 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1973 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 A03 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A01 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $60 | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 1 | 1 | $60 | Jul 1973 | Jul 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 IA0 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jul 1973 | Jul 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 M01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jul 1973 | Jul 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0026 C02 VII | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1988 | Feb 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1981 | Oct 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1981 | Oct 1981 |
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. Peer group: 35,316 employers. This establishment has 36 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 135 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.
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 BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 25+ years. Most recent activity: 25 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 BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WI — for Briggs & Stratton, LLC, 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 Briggs & Stratton, LLC 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.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-266202 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-260020 | Unfair labor practice | May 2020 | Oct 2024 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-257921 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2020 | Sep 2020 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-220812 | Unfair labor practice | May 2018 | Jun 2019 | 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 BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.. 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). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRIGGS AND STRATTON CORP 1702 S 82ND ST · WEST ALLIS, WI, 53214 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.. Most recent recall: 2021-05-12. 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. 7 recalls shown · 6 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard #21133 | May 2021 | An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator. | — | View → |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) #21730 | Mar 2021 | An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator. | — | View → |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard #20021 | Nov 2019 | A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard. | — | View → |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury #18127 | Mar 2018 | The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders. | — | View → |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury #15197 | Jul 2015 | The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles. | — | View → |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard #13728 | Mar 2013 | The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit. | — | View → |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers #11719 | Feb 2011 | Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-18 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | |
| 1996-04-18 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | |
| 1996-04-18 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $850 | |
| 1995-10-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-09-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 1992-06-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-31 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-01-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-03-04 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-01-20 | Planned | 9 | 7 | $780 | |
| 1983-04-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-10-19 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-05-07 | Follow-up | 3 | — | $240 | |
| 1980-08-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-07-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-03-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-04-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $30 | |
| 1974-01-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-06-22 | Complaint | 13 | — | $180 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. is one of 13 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Briggs & Stratton, LLC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Briggs & Stratton, LLC across all 13 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Briggs & Stratton, LLC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONSTATESBORO, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONMCDONOUGH, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPMilwaukee, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPMilwaukee, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONGLENDALE, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPWauwatosa, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONMENOMONEE FALLS, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONBROOKFIELD, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- BRIGGS & STRATTONWauwatosa, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
- Briggs & Stratton CorporationPORT WASHINGTON, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Briggs & Stratton, LLC locationsParent rollup
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. 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 Briggs & Stratton, LLC, which operates 13 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. has 21 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $5,030 in total penalties.