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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Emmaus, PA

Higher Ground Tactical, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Higher Ground Tactical, LLC ranks #2,967 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty70% serious
$72,060
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,967
of 99,447 penalized employers

Higher Ground Tactical, LLC in Emmaus, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $72,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Higher Ground Tactical, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 18.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,967 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 were classified as serious and 9 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, T.J. Schmidt & Company in Standish, MI is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

18.5
violations per inspection
70.3%
of violations were serious
#2,967
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Higher Ground Tactical, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Higher Ground Tactical, LLC runs far above peers (16.1x 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

$72,060 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($72,060) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $72,060 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Higher Ground Tactical, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRANGE, GUNS & SAFES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREAT EASTERN RESORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSPR&HP SAMPSON STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE SANTA LUCIA PRES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHITMORE LAKE PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STONE HARBOR BEACH P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PUNTA BORINQUEN GOLF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CAGUAS REAL GOLF SE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CUSTOM TABS PULL TAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CLOSE QUARTERS TACTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TACOMA RAINIERS PROF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BROOKHAVEN TN CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FREEDOM FIREARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIDJON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HAMBURG VILLAGE PARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK CITY PARKS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOHN BALL ZOO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ARIZONA PARK HOLDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GO APE SOUTH RUN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Higher Ground Tactic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37
Higher Ground Tactical, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 37 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Higher Ground Tactical, LLC in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Higher Ground Tactical, LLC sits at penalty rank #16 of 848 penalized establishments ($72,060 assessed).

How Higher Ground Tactical, LLC Compares

Higher Ground Tactical, LLC's 18.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-05

Last Inspection

2016-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

18.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$36,030

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 18.5 violations per visit. That's $36,030 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

70.3% of total

9

Willful

24.3% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

5.4% 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

$145,176

Current Penalty Amount

$72,060

Penalty Reduction

50.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $73,116 from the initial assessment of $145,176. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Higher Ground Tactical, LLC compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Higher Ground Tactical, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 37 5.1
Total Penalty $72,060 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $36,030 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Higher Ground Tactical, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($72,060 here).

Belmont Park Entertainment LLC $72,090 CA Six Flags Frontier LLC $70,000 OK Amusements of America $69,930 VA Red Earth Casino $74,642 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Range, Guns & Safes LLC 2 insp. Forest Park, GA Great Eastern Resorts Management 2 insp. McGaheysville, VA NYSPR&HP Sampson State Park 2 insp. Romulus, NY The Santa Lucia Preserve Company 2 insp. Carmel, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Belmont Park Entertainment LLC
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $72,090
T.J. Schmidt & Company
Standish, MI
0 inspections $0
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Gulf Breeze, FL
0 inspections $0
Six Flags Frontier LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $70,000
Swarm Inc
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Higher Ground Tactical, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Higher Ground Tactical, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Higher Ground Tactical, LLC have? ▼
Higher Ground Tactical, LLC has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 9 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $72,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Higher Ground Tactical, LLC had? ▼
Higher Ground Tactical, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-05 and the most recent on 2016-06-21. This averages 18.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Higher Ground Tactical, LLC? ▼
Higher Ground Tactical, LLC has been assessed $72,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $145,176 (a 50.4% reduction).
Does Higher Ground Tactical, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Higher Ground Tactical, LLC has 26 serious violations, 9 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Higher Ground Tactical, LLC operate in? ▼
Higher Ground Tactical, LLC operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713990). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Higher Ground Tactical, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Higher Ground Tactical, LLC ranks #2,967 (the top 5% 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 Higher Ground Tactical, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Higher Ground Tactical, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $72,060 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (16.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, T.J. Schmidt & Company in Standish, MI is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $0 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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