Ariens Safety Record

Brillion, WI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/11/2026

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin has 64 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $82,620 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2026.

Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Ariens among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

32 of the 64 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.0 Ariens violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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64 Violations
16 Inspections
32 Serious
$82,620 Penalties
Serious?
32 ($75,949)
Other-than-Serious?
32 ($6,670)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1987
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1987
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1995
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1977
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1977
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 64 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $128,501 in penalties for Ariens, later reduced to $82,620 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
9 citations $28,850
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $14,380
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $9,700
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations $750
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,683

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Ariens in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/11/2026 Complaint? Brillion, WI 0 $0
07/24/2019 Referral? Brillion, WI 6 $42,206
02/25/2016 Referral? Brillion, WI 2 $12,500
01/10/2014 Complaint? Brillion, WI 3 $5,049
08/07/2013 Complaint? Brillion, WI 0 $0
04/11/2012 Referral? Brillion, WI 3 $6,750
03/17/2008 Complaint? Brillion, WI 7 $3,650
06/10/2003 Complaint? Brillion, WI 2 $1,050
05/30/2003 Complaint? Brillion, WI 0 $0
04/05/2002 Complaint? Brillion, WI 3 $975
06/07/2001 Complaint? Brillion, WI 0 $0
08/25/1995 Complaint? Brillion, WI 13 $9,600
01/27/1987 Planned? Brillion, WI 10 $540
01/31/1983 Planned? Brillion, WI 0 $0
02/14/1978 Follow-Up? Brillion, WI 0 $0
11/07/1977 Planned? Brillion, WI 15 $300

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