Summary
FISKARS BRANDS INC has accumulated 43 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $5,760 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FISKARS BRANDS INC 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
62% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $5,700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 2 | $1,150 | May 1990 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $720 | May 1990 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $310 | May 1997 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 7020.04402 | 1 | 1 | $420 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 7500.04501 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B02 | 1 | 1 | $350 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76001 B D | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 7020.02203 A | 1 | 1 | $270 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $210 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $210 | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 II | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 A | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 B03 | 1 | 1 | $195 | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 7155.0030 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 7010.70501 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D08 I | 1 | 1 | $75 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 7620.563 | 1 | 1 | $60 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
| 29 CFR 7126.005502 | 1 | 1 | $60 | Oct 1991 | Oct 1991 |
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 3322 within OR. Peer group: 35 employers. This establishment has 43 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FISKARS BRANDS 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
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FISKARS BRANDS INC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2004 | FINGER,LACERATION | 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 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 FISKARS BRANDS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FISKARS BRANDS 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 FISKARS BRANDS INC. 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 FISKARS BRANDS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FISKARS BRANDS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FISKARS BRANDS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard.. Most recent recall: 2020-12-09. 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. 2 recalls shown · 2 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiskars Brands Recalls 16 Foot Pole Saw/Pruners Due to Laceration Hazard #21044 | Dec 2020 | The telescoping poles of the pole saw/pruner can separate, causing the poles to come apart and fall down and the saw blade and pruner head to drop, posing a laceration hazard. | — | View → |
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards #11310 | Aug 2011 | Engine vibration during use of the trimmers can cause wear on the fuel line, leading to a propane fuel leak. The Straight Shaft Trimmers' propane canister can crack at the neck during use. In addition, high temperatures may develop near the Curved Shaft Trimmers' plastic cutting guard, causing the guard to deform and fall off. These issues pose burn, fire and laceration hazards to the user. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-10 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $195 | |
| 2004-08-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-03-10 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2002-08-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-08 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1998-11-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-11-12 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-05-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-27 | Planned | 15 | 9 | $3,270 | |
| 1997-02-11 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $420 | |
| 1991-08-08 | Complaint | 12 | 5 | $905 | |
| 1990-04-05 | Complaint | 7 | 4 | $570 | |
| 1988-09-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
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 FISKARS BRANDS 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.
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- FISKARS BRANDS INC has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 43 violations and $5,760 in total penalties.