This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Higher Ground Tactical Safety Record

Emmaus, PA · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/21/2016

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Higher Ground Tactical in Emmaus, Pennsylvania has 37 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $72,060 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2015 to 2016.

Higher Ground Tactical, located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 37 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $72,060.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

37 Violations
2 Inspections
26 Serious
$72,060 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($5,260)
Willful?
9 ($66,000)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($800)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (23 total) since 2015
OSHA initially proposed $145,176 in penalties for Higher Ground Tactical, later reduced to $72,060 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
23 citations $48,160
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
5 citations $22,400
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $500
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $500
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
2 citations $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/21/2016 Complaint? Emmaus, PA 2 $1,260
11/05/2015 Complaint? Emmaus, PA 35 $70,800

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