Establishment profile
BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC
731 HIGHWAY 142, POPLAR BLUFF, MO, 63901
333618 — Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
Summary
BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $42,666 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 17 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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. 16 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $42,666 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $19,428 | Oct 2003 | Mar 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 III | 1 | 1 | $6,467 | Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1028 H | 1 | 1 | $6,415 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $2,380 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $813 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A09 | 1 | 1 | $414 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G05 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07 X | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0005 C | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
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 3336 within MO. Peer group: 17 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 887 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) · Jan 2016 – Nov 2024 · 3 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Other finger(s) n.e.c. | Amputation | |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Pelvis | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Struck by discharged object or substance | Head and trunk | Hospitalized | |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Wrist(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Nonclassifiable | Hospitalized | |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Brain | Hospitalized |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2018 | Caught By,Finger,Fracture,Lathe | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Amputated,Amputation,Finger,Jammed,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Maintenance | 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 1 year 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 LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC. 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 BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRIGGS AND STRATTON LLC 731 HWY 142 · POPLAR BLUFF, MO, 63901 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 4 | 0 | — | Feb 2025 | 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 LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-06 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $11,585 | |
| 2018-10-09 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $6,467 | |
| 2017-12-06 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-13 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-04-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-11-18 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | |
| 2013-08-12 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $4,760 | |
| 2005-10-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-06 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $563 | |
| 1998-11-12 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,227 | |
| 1994-03-16 | Planned | 9 | 7 | $13,165 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC 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 BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC's OSHA violation history?
- BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $42,666 in total penalties.
- How does BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC operates in the other engine equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. BRIGGS & STRATTON LLC's self-reported DART rate is 2.4 compared to an industry average of 0.8.