Briggs & Stratton Safety Record

Wauwatosa, WI · Manufacturing

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 09/14/2020

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Briggs & Stratton in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has 46 workplace safety violations across 52 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $22,915 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1973 to 2020.

Briggs & Stratton in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the manufacturing industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 46 violations on record, 18 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

0.9 Briggs & Stratton violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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46 Violations
52 Inspections
18 Serious
$22,915 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($295)
Serious?
18 ($22,415)
Repeat?
3 ($205)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1978
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 22 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $27,040 in penalties for Briggs & Stratton, later reduced to $22,915 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $10,515
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
5 citations $245
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,625
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $180
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Briggs & Stratton in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/14/2020 Referral? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $0
06/04/2020 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
04/27/2016 Referral? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $7,000
11/03/2010 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
11/09/2009 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $7,000
02/23/2007 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
10/15/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Wauwatosa, WI 3 $2,625
01/03/2000 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
10/04/1996 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $0
03/29/1996 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
09/01/1995 Accident? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
07/18/1995 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $2,500
03/08/1994 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 3 $200
12/07/1993 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 2 $1,050
08/03/1993 Accident? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
11/03/1992 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
06/15/1992 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
04/24/1992 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
02/07/1992 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
08/14/1991 Follow-Up? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
10/10/1990 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
09/20/1990 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
04/25/1990 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 7 $1,000
01/02/1990 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $400
07/18/1989 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
12/01/1988 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
12/17/1987 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
09/11/1987 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $0
04/03/1985 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
06/04/1984 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
03/30/1984 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
07/19/1983 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
04/19/1983 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
04/23/1981 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
10/10/1980 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
05/27/1980 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
10/02/1979 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 2 $180
09/04/1979 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
03/07/1979 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 2 $0
02/06/1979 Follow-Up? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
12/06/1978 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 13 $660
06/23/1978 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
06/23/1978 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
06/09/1978 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
04/20/1978 Follow-Up? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
03/22/1977 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 2 $160
12/21/1976 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
12/02/1975 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $35
07/24/1974 Accident? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $0
06/28/1974 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 1 $60
01/09/1974 Complaint? Wauwatosa, WI 0 $0
12/04/1973 Follow-Up? Wauwatosa, WI 2 $45

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