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Retail Trade · Syracuse, NY

Harbor Freight Tools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harbor Freight Tools ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Harbor Freight Tools in Syracuse, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harbor Freight Tools 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Magic City Cycle in Orlando, FL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Harbor Freight Tools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harbor Freight Tools runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Harbor Freight Tools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C.W. HENDRIX FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO T, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENDALL FORD ALASKA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WEINGARTZ SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RURAL KING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERIGAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG OKI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL MART ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW RIVER TIRE RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PERFORMANCE NURSERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST BROAD HYUNDAI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MELODY GOSLING AND O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC DISTRIBUTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAFEWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOE'S PRODUCE GOURME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROBBY'S NURSERY & CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE FURNITURE SUPERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASCADE INNOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Harbor Freight Tools, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Harbor Freight Tools has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Harbor Freight Tools in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Harbor Freight Tools sits at penalty rank #1,625 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,000 assessed).

How Harbor Freight Tools Compares

Harbor Freight Tools's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-12

Last Inspection

2015-09-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Harbor Freight Tools compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harbor Freight Tools Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 1 1.7
Total Penalty $4,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Harbor Freight Tools, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

Kroger CO Store 453 $4,000 MI Advantage Nissan $4,000 WA Magic City Cycle $4,000 FL Selectos R. Soto Utuado LLC $4,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV C.W. Hendrix Farms, INC 2 insp. Parkland, FL Ontario T, INC. 2 insp. Ontario, CA Kendall Ford Alaska LLC 2 insp. Wasilla, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kroger CO Store 453
Dearborn, MI
2 inspections $4,000
Advantage Nissan
Bremerton, WA
2 inspections $4,000
Magic City Cycle
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $4,000
Selectos R. Soto Utuado LLC
Utuado, PR
2 inspections $4,000
Kmart Corporation
Erie, PA
2 inspections $4,000

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What to do with this record

Use Harbor Freight Tools's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Harbor Freight Tools against Kroger CO Store 453, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Harbor Freight Tools's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harbor Freight Tools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harbor Freight Tools's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Harbor Freight Tools have? ▼
Harbor Freight Tools has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Harbor Freight Tools had? ▼
Harbor Freight Tools has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-12 and the most recent on 2015-09-11. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harbor Freight Tools? ▼
Harbor Freight Tools has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Harbor Freight Tools operate in? ▼
Harbor Freight Tools operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444130). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Harbor Freight Tools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Harbor Freight Tools ranks #61,673 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Harbor Freight Tools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harbor Freight Tools's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Magic City Cycle in Orlando, FL is a similar retail trade employer with $4,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.