Establishment profile
THE TORO COMPANY
937 PHILLIPS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40209
423820 — Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
THE TORO COMPANY has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 4 years of recorded history, with $7,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 54th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 47 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE TORO COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle 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, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $7,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 A01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2022 | Apr 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
Above average violations in NAICS 4238 within KY. Peer group: 47 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE TORO COMPANY. 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 THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE TORO COMPANY. 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 THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE TORO COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-05 | Referral | 2 | — | $7,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in farm and garden machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers within KY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- ELDRIDGE & SON FARM EQUIPMENTMOREHEAD — 1 federal enforcement record
- BLUEGRASS AGRICULTURAL DISTRIBUTORS INCLANCASTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROSE FARM SUPPLY LLCFLEMINGSBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEST KENTUCKY TRACTOR PARTS, INC.KEVIL — 1 federal enforcement record
- WRIGHT IMPLEMENT I LLCLAMB — 1 federal enforcement record
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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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is THE TORO COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- THE TORO COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $7,000 in total penalties.
- How does THE TORO COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- THE TORO COMPANY operates in the farm and garden machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.