BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION is a other engine equipment manufacturing employer in MURRAY, KY. Federal records show 8 OSHA inspections with 3 violations and $29,750 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 29, 2026.

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

110 MAIN ST, MURRAY, KY, 42071

333618 — Top companies in Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing

767 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

3 violations

$29,750 in penalties

1 fatalities

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

1.9

Industry Avg DART

0.8

Self-Reported DART

1.5

Self-Reported TRIR

4.8

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$29,750

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Yes

Data Insights

History Span

28 years

Last Activity

11yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.3/yr

Violation Rate

0.1/yr

Violation Severity Mix

67% serious$9,917 avg per violation$3,719 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$29,750 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

+2.9

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

+0.7

Above industry average

CPSC Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission recall history matched on company name.

Total Recalls

Last 5 Years

Last 12 Months

Units Recalled

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

An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.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.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.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.A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Accident

Referral

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 25% of inspections

Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

80%

Worse than most peers

vs 11 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

100%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

90%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $29,750 in total penalties.
How does BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION operates in the other engine equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.5 compared to an industry average of 0.8.
Has BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION.