HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC. is a hardware stores employer in GREAT FALLS, MT. Federal records show 1 OSHA inspection with 2 violations and $13,392 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.

1200 10TH AVENUE SOUTH #90A, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405

Parent: Harbor Freight Tools (122 locations)

444130 — Top companies in Hardware Stores

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspection

2 violations

$13,392 in penalties

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

2.2

Industry Avg DART

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$13,392

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

3 years

Last Activity

3yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.3/yr

Violation Rate

0.7/yr

Violation Severity Mix

100% serious$6,696 avg per violation$13,392 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$13,392 total across all agencies

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

Planned

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

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Peer Comparison

65%

Above average violations

vs 49 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

96%

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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

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 Hardware Stores within MT

ROUNDUP HARDWARE — ROUNDUP — 1 federal record
HOME DEPOT — BILLINGS
MASSA HOME CENTERS — HAMILTON
WESTERN BUILDING CENTER — LIBBY
SUNRISE BARN & LUMBER, INC. — POPLAR
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC. — GREAT FALLS
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE — BILLINGS

Industry context

Within the hardware stores industry in MT, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC. ranks in the 65th percentile of OSHA violation frequency across 49 comparable establishments.

OSHA penalty totals rank in the 96th percentile of the same peer group.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an industry-average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 2.2 for the hardware stores sector, with a Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate of 1.

Activity timeline

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in the past 24 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC.'s OSHA violation history?: HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $13,392 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 stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.

About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA INC. of GREAT FALLS, MT 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.