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HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. is a hardware merchant wholesalers employer in CHARLOTTE, NC. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 10 violations and $4,000 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 USA, INC.

3860 EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28205

Parent: Harbor Freight Tools (122 locations)

423710 — Top companies in Hardware Merchant Wholesalers

Federal Enforcement
2
OSHA inspections
10 violations
$4,000 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.6
Industry Avg DART
1.1
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
2
OSHA Violations
10
Total Penalties
$4,000
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
MEDIUM
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
16 years
Last Activity
16yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.1/yr
Violation Rate
0.6/yr
Violation Severity Mix
60% serious$400 avg per violation$2,000 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$4,000 total across all agencies

CPSC Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission recall history matched on company name.
0
Total Recalls
13
Last 5 Years
6
Last 12 Months
1
Units Recalled
0
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
12
Last 5 Years
0
Last 12 Months
0
Vehicles Affected
9,910,269
Most-Recalled Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZEREQUIPMENTTIRES

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
2
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 100% of inspections
Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

93%
Worse than most peers
vs 70 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
91%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
93%

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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 USA, INC. 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 USA, INC. 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

Other employers in Hardware Merchant Wholesalers within NC

Industry context

Within the hardware merchant wholesalers industry in NC, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. ranks in the 93th percentile of OSHA violation frequency across 70 comparable establishments. That places this employer among the highest-violation establishments in its peer set.

OSHA penalty totals rank in the 91th percentile of the same peer group. Inspection frequency ranks in the 93th percentile.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an industry-average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 1.6 for the hardware merchant wholesalers sector, with a Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate of 1.1.

Activity timeline

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in the past 17 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $4,000 in total penalties.
How does HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. operates in the hardware merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.6.

About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. of CHARLOTTE, NC 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 USA, INC. resolves to the parent rollup Harbor Freight Tools, which operates 122 establishments in our dataset.

This profile may be incomplete if HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.operates 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.