Establishment profile
EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
200 S. RIDGE RD., HESSTON, KS, 67062
Operated by STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC · 1 of 182 establishments
333112 — Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing
Summary
EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. has accumulated 35 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $10,760 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 92 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, 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, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3331 within KS. Peer group: 92 employers. This establishment has 35 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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) · Apr 2015 – Dec 2021 · 1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2021 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Apr 16, 2015 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2016 | Gunshot,Workplace ViolenceFatality | 16 | 12 | 4 |
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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The seat switch can fail to detect that the rider has left the seat, allowing the mower to continue to operate, posing a risk of injury.. Most recent recall: 2019-05-30. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Defense104" HUSTLER MOWERcontract · Last action 2018-06-18$154,500
- Department of DefenseMOWERS FOR WALTER F. GEORGE PROJECT SITEcontract · Last action 2010-04-08$151,164
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER SUPER 104, 35HP,60" MOWER 931733contract · Last action 2013-07-17$149,920
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER MOWER MODEL SUPER 104 36HPcontract · Last action 2017-07-24$141,103
- Department of Veterans AffairsGROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2018-09-13$138,313
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER 104 W/ BEACONS - 931733contract · Last action 2013-09-26$120,211
- Department of DefenseBUY# 1022056, MOWER, ZERO TURN, HUSTLERcontract · Last action 2020-05-04$117,978
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER 104 W/ BEACONS - 931733contract · Last action 2013-09-10$111,169
- Department of DefenseOUTFRONT RIDING LAWN MOWERScontract · Last action 2013-09-05$105,647
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER 104 W/ BEACONS - 931733contract · Last action 2013-09-12$104,245
- Department of Defense104" HUSTLER MOWERcontract · Last action 2020-03-26$87,954
- Department of DefenseHUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALISTcontract · Last action 2010-03-10$83,091
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER SUPER 104. WITH KAWASAKI FX1000contract · Last action 2015-09-21$81,323
- Department of JusticeHUSTLER SUPER 104 MOWERS FOR FCC ALLENWOODcontract · Last action 2023-09-13$81,000
- Department of DefenseSUPER 104, KAWASAKI FX10000/104"contract · Last action 2014-05-16$80,066
- Department of Veterans AffairsMOWERcontract · Last action 2023-08-20$78,253
- Department of DefenseAUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIANcontract · Last action 2010-09-15$76,696
- Department of Defense3 ZERO TURN MOWERS FOR WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASEcontract · Last action 2021-07-21$71,403
- Department of DefenseMDV LEVEL LIFTcontract · Last action 2018-07-27$69,360
- Department of Defense2 - 12' HUSTLER MOWERS 2 - 925008 TRcontract · Last action 2008-08-25$68,758
- Department of DefenseUNISON 1111251-----ZERO TURN MOWERScontract · Last action 2022-09-08$67,276
- Department of Veterans AffairsHUSTLER 3700 SHIBAURA DIESEL OUT-FRONT MOWERScontract · Last action 2014-10-14$62,997
- Department of DefensePROCUREMENT OF ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER WITH DECKcontract · Last action 2025-09-03$62,939
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS EQUIPMENT IS BEING PURCHASED AS PART OF THE AIR FIELD TAKEOVER PROJECT AND IS BRAC FUNDED.contract · Last action 2009-01-23$62,443
- Department of DefenseMOWERcontract · Last action 2008-07-22$57,927
- Department of DefenseTRACTOR, MOWER RIDING W/ATTACHMENTScontract · Last action 2008-06-23$54,976
- Department of Veterans AffairsGAS&DIESEL LAWNMOWERcontract · Last action 2019-12-19$52,293
- Department of Defense2EA - 52IN, 1EA - 74IN, AND 1EA 104IN HEAVY DUTY LAWN MOWERScontract · Last action 2018-07-12$48,669
- Department of JusticeZERO TURN MOWERScontract · Last action 2018-08-29$47,884
- Department of Veterans AffairsHUSTLER SUPER 104 TRACTORScontract · Last action 2016-09-02$44,785
- U.S. Agency for Global MediaHUSTLER DIESEL LAWN MOWER Z72 RD 938266UScontract · Last action 2020-09-23$43,248
- Department of DefenseTHE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO PURCHASE AND RECEIVE DELIVERY OF THREE RIDING LAWN MOWERS. HUSTLER Z DIESEL OR EQUAL.contract · Last action 2019-09-06$42,810
- Department of Veterans AffairsTRACTORScontract · Last action 2009-09-01$42,318
- Department of DefenseHUSTLER TURF MODEL 934281contract · Last action 2015-07-27$41,523
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-09$40,464
- Department of Veterans AffairsHUSTLER 4600 38HP KUBOKA DIESELcontract · Last action 2008-09-09$40,464
- Department of DefenseIGF::CL::IGF EXCEL HUSTLER 3700contract · Last action 2015-09-16$40,000
- Department of JusticeCOMMERCIAL LAWNMOWERScontract · Last action 2013-08-28$39,777
- Department of Defense'13 HUSTLERSUPER Z 72" HYPERDRIVE 932152contract · Last action 2013-09-26$39,772
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-26$39,620
- Department of Veterans AffairsKUBOTA DIESEL VEHICLE.contract · Last action 2008-09-26$39,620
- Department of DefenseLAWNMOWERS AND DECKScontract · Last action 2011-09-14$39,546
- Department of Defense2 - 3700 TRACTOR/36 HP SHIBAURA DIESELcontract · Last action 2008-08-27$39,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2009-07-01$38,927
- Department of DefenseTHREE ZERO TURN LAWNMOWERScontract · Last action 2017-09-18$38,541
- Department of DefenseJOHN DEERE 1445 4WD FRONT MOWER W72"contract · Last action 2012-08-22$38,359
- Department of JusticeSUPER Z 60" MOWERScontract · Last action 2023-04-03$37,746
- Department of DefenseWING MOWERcontract · Last action 2009-02-25$36,744
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-24$35,957
- Department of Veterans AffairsKUBOTA DIESEL VEHICLE.contract · Last action 2008-09-24$35,957
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332212 - HAND AND EDGE TOOL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-21 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-03-15 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-12-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-05-01 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-06-27 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-06-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-02-25 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-02-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-08-25 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $7,000 | |
| 2008-07-07 | Complaint | 6 | 6 | $3,150 | |
| 1983-02-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-11-06 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-06-04 | Planned | 25 | — | $610 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. is one of 182 establishments rolled up under the parent organization STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC across all 182 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in lawn and garden tractor and home lawn and garden equipment manufacturing within KS, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DIXON INDUSTRIESCOFFEYVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- HENKE MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONLEAVENWORTH — 1 federal enforcement record
- MORIDGE MANUFACTURING, INC.MOUNDRIDGE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SPECIALTY BAR PRODUCTS COMPANYBLAIRSVILLE, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- NELSON STUD WELDING, INC.ELYRIA, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- MTD PRODUCTS INC.VALLEY CITY, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- VOSS INDUSTRIESTAYLOR, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- NELSON STUD WELDING COLorain, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- STANLEY ENGINEERED FASTENING LLCTROY, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLCCLEVELAND, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- STANLEY WORKS, HARDWARE DIVISIONNEW BRITAIN, CT — 2 federal enforcement records
- MTD PRODUCTS, INC.VERONA, MS — 2 federal enforcement records
- STANLEY ENGINEERED FASTENING LLCCHESTERFIELD, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC locationsParent rollup
- Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in KSState-wide enforcement data
- Lawn and Garden in KSIndustry × state cross-filter
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. 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 STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC, which operates 182 establishments in our dataset.
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Frequently asked
- What is EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 35 violations and $10,760 in total penalties.
- How does EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. 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.
- Has EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 4 fatality investigations involving EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC..