HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS is a cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing employer in HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 1 violation and $14,187 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: May 1, 2026.

HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS

65 NEW JERSEY 17, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ, 07604

Parent: Harbor Freight Tools (122 locations)

333515 — Top companies in Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

EIN: 770465196

18 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspection

1 violation

$14,187 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

1.2

Industry Avg DART

0.5

Self-Reported DART

0.0

Self-Reported TRIR

8.2

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$14,187

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

1 year

Last Activity

1yr ago

Inspection Rate

1/yr

Violation Rate

1/yr

Violation Severity Mix

$14,187 avg per violation$14,187 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$14,187 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

Above industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

-0.5

Below industry average

CPSC Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission recall history matched on company name.

Total Recalls

Last 5 Years

Last 12 Months

Units Recalled

Top Hazard: The wires in the power station's AC outlet receptacles are reversed when the product is in Emergency Power Supply ("EPS") mode, posing a shock hazard to consumers operating the power station.

Most Recent Recall: 2025-07-03

The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.The connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard.The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.In windy weather, the flame can be directed to the rear of the unit, which can melt the "tip switch" safety shut off feature at the rear of the heater. This poses a risk that the heater will not turn off if it tips over and poses a burn hazard to consumers.

NHTSA Vehicle & Equipment Recalls

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall campaigns matched on manufacturer name.

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Total Campaigns

Last 5 Years

Last 12 Months

Vehicles Affected

9,910,269

Most-Recalled Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZEREQUIPMENTTIRES

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

55%

Above average violations

vs 56 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

95%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Part of a larger organization

HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS is one of 122 establishments in our dataset that roll up under the parent organization Harbor Freight Tools.

Federal enforcement records on HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS represent activity at this specific establishment. The full enforcement footprint of Harbor Freight Tools across all 122 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

Other establishments operated by Harbor Freight Tools

HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. — SACRAMENTO, CA — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. — HAYWARD, CA — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS — ALLENTOWN, PA — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC — EL CAJON, CA — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT CORP. — KEARNY, NJ — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. — CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. — CAMARILLO, CA — 2 federal records
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS — LAS VEGAS, NV — 1 federal record
Harbor Freight- Mount Holly — Mount Holly, NJ — 1 federal record
103975 - HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC — MINNEAPOLIS, MN — 1 federal record

Other employers in Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing within NJ

RUOFF & SONS, INC. — RUNNEMEDE — 2 federal records
RYAN TRADING LLC — FRANKLIN — 1 federal record
ELASTIMOLD — HACKETTSTOWN
FANO MACHINE AND TOOL COMPANY — GARFIELD

Industry context

Within the cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing industry in NJ, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ranks in the 55th percentile of OSHA violation frequency across 56 comparable establishments.

OSHA penalty totals rank in the 95th percentile of the same peer group.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an industry-average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 1.2 for the cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing sector, with a Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate of 0.5. HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS's self-reported DART rate is 0, which is below the industry average.

Activity timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS's OSHA violation history?: HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $14,187 in total penalties.
How does HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS's safety record compare to its industry?: HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS operates in the cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2. HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 0.5.

About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS of HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ from 17 federal data sources. Records were found in 4 sources: OSHA workplace safety inspections, CPSC consumer-product recalls, NHTSA vehicle and equipment recalls, and BLS industry safety benchmarks. The remaining 13 sources were checked and found no matching records: WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, OFLC, OFCCP, FMCSA, USAspending, SAM.gov, CMS, UVA, SEC enforcement, SEC facts.

Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. The dataset was last refreshed on May 1, 2026. HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS resolves to the parent rollup Harbor Freight Tools, which operates 122 establishments in our dataset.

This profile may be incomplete if HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLSoperates under multiple legal names, files under variations our entity-matching rules don't yet cover, or maintains records below current matching thresholds. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.