Buffalo, NY
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, NY has 569 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,069 total inspections and $2.8M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Buffalo
Workplace safety enforcement records in Buffalo, NY span 569 employers and 1,069 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.9 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 2,117 violations — a rate of 1.98 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $2.8M, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 2,117 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 569 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 | Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Applied Sciences Group (ASG) Professional & Technical Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Vocal Technologies LTD Professional & Technical Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | El Agave Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | New Dawn Electrical Corp Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Delaware Nursing and Rehabilitation Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 16 | $156K |
| 8 | METALICO BUFFALO, INC. Wholesale Trade | 2 | 6 | $150K |
| 9 | Mandela Market Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Floral Agency Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Buffalo, NY
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC KORNACKI DBA NORTHEAST BUILDERS | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| KEE SAFETY, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $7K |
| Main Street Host | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| Plant Science Laboratories LLC | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| G-2 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NPV Staffing | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Paul William Beltz, PC | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| South Buffalo Electric | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| THE PIKE COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Buffalo | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| KRK FOOD MART | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| PROLIFT, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $7K |
| DELTACRAFT PAPER COMPANY LLC | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $7K |
| TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY PRESS | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| MIKE KELLY DBA NIAGARA CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| GUARD CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTING CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Cleantec | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Benton Property Management | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| South Buffalo Trading Company | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Future Mobility Products | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| NIEDAX MONOSYSTEMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| TELCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 3 | $6K |
| BLAST-OFF, INC. | Other Services | 2 | $6K |
| Tonawanda Pediatrics | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Call Associates, INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LAPORTA | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| ROOFMASTERS ROOFING CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Mooney's at West Seneca | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| VOLLAND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CORP. | Other Services | 2 | $6K |
| Perfetto's Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| SPEED MOTOR EXPRESS OF WNY INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $6K |
| CSX | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Lincoln Child Care | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| GYPSUM SYSTEMS, INC. | Construction | 4 | $6K |
| PETSMART, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $6K |
| STERLING GLASS INC. | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| RodeWay Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Kaz Home Improvements | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| KALEIDA HEALTH BUFFALO GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $5K |
| TOWNE GARDENS, LLC | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $5K |
| Dr. Joseph Pagliacci, DDS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE WELLS DBA WNY SPARTAN HOME IMPROVEMENTS | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| SAVARINO COMPANIES, LLC | Construction | 4 | $5K |
| SAMCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| M Hotel | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Louie's Texas Red Hots | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN W. DANFORTH COMPANY | Construction | 7 | $5K |
| Jonny C's N.Y. Deli @ UB | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NIAGARA FRONTIER CUSTOM FABRICATION, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
