Establishment profile
THE TORO COMPANY
8111 LYNDALE AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55420
Operated by The Toro Company · 1 of 9 establishments
444210 — Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
Summary
THE TORO COMPANY has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $6,795 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 65th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 100 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE TORO COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $6,795 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0335 A01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,695 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0244 A01 II | 1 | 1 | $350 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 4442 within MN. Peer group: 100 employers. This establishment has 5 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 737 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
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for The Toro Company, 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 The Toro Company 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.). 3 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-016398 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-UD-000209 | UD | Apr 2002 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-015542 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2000 | Jul 2000 | 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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE TORO COMPANY. 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 THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.. Most recent recall: 2021-02-17. 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. 5 recalls shown · 5 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard #21080 | Feb 2021 | The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard. | — | View → |
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard #13187 | May 2013 | The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard #13048 | Nov 2012 | The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard #11207 | Apr 2011 | The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard. | — | View → |
Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard #11731 | Mar 2011 | Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2020-10-09. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 2 campaigns shown · 961 units potentially affected · 2 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V625000 | Oct 2020 | EQUIPMENT | TORO | — | 605 |
| 19V847000 | Nov 2019 | TRAILER HITCHES | TORO | — | 356 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-12 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $4,100 | |
| 2015-03-10 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,695 | |
| 2010-12-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-04-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
THE TORO COMPANY is one of 9 establishments rolled up under the parent organization The Toro Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of The Toro Company across all 9 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in outdoor power equipment stores within MN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BRAINERD COUNTRY POWER EQUIPMENT INCBRAINERD — 1 federal enforcement record
- R - R RENTAL INCGRAND RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- NIEBUR TRACTOR - EQUIPMENT INCHASTINGS — 1 federal enforcement record
- MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT INCISANTI — 1 federal enforcement record
- MARZOLF IMPLEMENT COMPANYSPRING VALLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- PRAIRIE LAWN AND GARDEN LLCEDEN PRAIRIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ARNOLDS OF KIMBALL INCKIMBALL — 1 federal enforcement record
- PODEINS POWER EQUIPMENT INCSTEWARTVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DOUGS POWER EQUIPMENT INCMINNEAPOLIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- LODERMEIERSGOODHUE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by The Toro Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- THE TORO COMPANYWINDOM, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE TORO COMPANYTOMAH, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE TORO COMPANYSHAKOPEE, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE TORO COMPANYPLYMOUTH, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- The Toro CompanyBARABOO, WI — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE TORO COMPANYEL PASO, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE TORO COMPANYEL PASO, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE TORO COMPANYSANFORD, FL — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All The Toro Company locationsParent rollup
- Outdoor Power Equipment StoresAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
- Outdoor Power Equipment in MNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE TORO COMPANY 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 The Toro Company, which operates 9 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is THE TORO COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- THE TORO COMPANY has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $6,795 in total penalties.
- How does THE TORO COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- THE TORO COMPANY operates in the outdoor power equipment stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1. THE TORO COMPANY's self-reported DART rate is 0.84 compared to an industry average of 2.7.