Establishment profile
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.
3860 EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28205
Operated by Harbor Freight Tools · 1 of 157 establishments
423710 — Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $4,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 70 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. 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, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $4,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Jun 2009 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4237 within NC. Peer group: 70 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. 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 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. 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 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: 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.. Most recent recall: 2025-07-03. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Most recent campaign: 2024-02-14. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-14 | Complaint | 9 | 5 | $1,200 | |
| 2009-06-03 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. is one of 157 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Harbor Freight Tools.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Harbor Freight Tools across all 157 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in hardware merchant wholesalers within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.CHARLOTTE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MARCO SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.GREENSBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- VICTORY BOLT & SPECIALTY, INC.INDIAN TRAIL — 1 federal enforcement record
- PHOENIX ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE GROUP, INC.MONROE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ASHEVILLE BOLT AND SCREW, INC.ASHEVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MARCO SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.CHARLOTTE — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.HICKORY — 1 federal enforcement record
- SOUTHERN FASTENERS AND SUPPLY INC.WINSTON-SALEM — 1 federal enforcement record
- STANLEY LOGISTICS, INC.CONCORD — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCGREENSBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Harbor Freight Tools, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INCEL CAJON, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.HAYWARD, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLSALLENTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT CORP.KEARNY, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.SACRAMENTO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.CAMARILLO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INCBATON ROUGE, LA — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLSLOVES PARK, IL — 1 federal enforcement record
- HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS # 296SPOKANE, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Harbor Freight Tools locationsParent rollup
- Hardware Merchant WholesalersAll employers in this industry
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Harbor Freight Tools, which operates 157 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- 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.