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Buffalo, MN

OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.

As of 2024, Buffalo, MN has 13 employers tracked by OSHA with 22 total inspections and $56K in penalties assessed.

13
Employers
22
Inspections
82
Violations
$56K
Penalties

What the Data Says About Buffalo

Workplace safety enforcement records in Buffalo, MN span 13 employers and 22 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.7 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 82 violations — a rate of 3.73 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $56K, averaging $4K per tracked employer.

Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: La Plant Demolition alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 82 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Buffalo typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.

For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 13 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.

Top Employers in Buffalo

# Employer Inspections Violations Penalty
1 La Plant Demolition
Administrative & Waste Services
0 0 $0
2 BUFFALO QUALITY FEED MILL
Manufacturing
2 20 $20K
3 R & M MANUFACTURING CO
Manufacturing
3 11 $18K
4 High Performance Coatings
Construction
0 0 $0
5 HSI METAL STAMPING INC
Manufacturing
4 15 $9K
6 Subway
Accommodation & Food Services
0 0 $0
7 Functional Industries, Inc.
Healthcare & Social Assistance
0 0 $0
8 ZIRC DENTAL PRODUCTS INC
Manufacturing
3 10 $3K
9 WHIRLTRONICS INC
Manufacturing
2 6 $2K
10 B & D MACHINE INC
Manufacturing
2 8 $2K

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All Employers in Buffalo, MN

Employer Industry Inspections Penalty
La Plant Demolition Administrative & Waste Services 0 $0
BUFFALO QUALITY FEED MILL Manufacturing 2 $20K
R & M MANUFACTURING CO Manufacturing 3 $18K
High Performance Coatings Construction 0 $0
HSI METAL STAMPING INC Manufacturing 4 $9K
Subway Accommodation & Food Services 0 $0
Functional Industries, Inc. Healthcare & Social Assistance 0 $0
ZIRC DENTAL PRODUCTS INC Manufacturing 3 $3K
WHIRLTRONICS INC Manufacturing 2 $2K
B & D MACHINE INC Manufacturing 2 $2K
EKON POWDER COATING INC. Manufacturing 2 $1K
VON RUDEN MANUFACTURING INC Manufacturing 2 $980
IZZA BENDING TUBE & WIRE INC Manufacturing 2 $758

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor

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