Establishment profile
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
3815 OREGON STREET, OSHKOSH, WI, 54902
335312 — Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Summary
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 4 years of recorded history, with $6,164 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 22nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 51 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 56th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $6,164 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $6,164 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3353 within WI. Peer group: 51 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; 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 318 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) · Jun 2022
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2022 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WI — for GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC., 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 GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. 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.). 7 cases · 7 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-378606 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2026 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-359910 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-125125 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | May 2014 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-125118 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | May 2014 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-123293 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 30-CA-017138 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2005 | May 2005 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 30-CA-016215 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2002 | Apr 2003 | 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 GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards.. Most recent recall: 2026-05-14. 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. 10 recalls shown · 9 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models #26494 | May 2026 | The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space. | — | View → |
DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available #26166 | Jan 2026 | Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders. | — | View → |
DR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #25323 | Jun 2025 | The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
DR Power Equipment Recalls Leaf Blowers and Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard #24222 | May 2024 | Pieces from the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums can come loose inside the unit and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders. | — | View → |
DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #24022 | Nov 2023 | The exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
DR Power Equipment Recalls DR Power Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard #23291 | Sep 2023 | Pieces of metal can come loose from inside the shredder's housing and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the hopper can become detached from the shredder, posing a laceration hazard. | — | View → |
Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards #23288 | Sep 2023 | The recalled generators' fuel tank can fail to vent adequately from the rollover valve, causing the gas tank to build up excess pressure and expel fuel when opened, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
CPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available #23040 | Nov 2022 | An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. | — | View → |
Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard #22127 | Apr 2022 | The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space. | — | View → |
Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Finger Amputation and Crushing Hazards #21173 | Jul 2021 | An unlocked handle can pinch consumers' fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-06-22 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $6,164 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- MERKLE-KORFF INDUSTRIES, INC.DARLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $6,164 in total penalties.
- How does GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. operates in the motor and generator manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8. GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.87 compared to an industry average of 1.