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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Comprehensive at Williamsville, LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| University at Buffalo Facilities Department | Educational Services | 0 | $0 |
| D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE | Educational Services | 2 | $5K |
| THE PEYTON BARLOW CO., INC. | Construction | 3 | $5K |
| INDUSTRIAL POWER AND LIGHTING CORP | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| EBENEZER RAILCAR SERVICES INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $5K |
| LOUNG CONSTRUCTION, INC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| JASON NAPLES CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Entreprises Precision Steel Erectors | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Siena Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Amak Health Care Agency | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| KING KONGE CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| AMERICAN EXTERIORS OF WNY | Construction | 2 | $5K |
| Invision Health | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Wing Kings 716 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| La Divina | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Buffalo's Best Opticians Seneca Street | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Billie Jean's Trucking | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| KEYSTONE CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| BISON IRON & STEP | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| Tom's Family Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| DATESWEISER FURNITURE CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| RP OAK HILL BUILDING COMPANY INC. | Construction | 6 | $5K |
| Sisters of Saint Francis Nursing | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Ellicott Square Trading Company | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| OLIVER GEAR, DIVISION OF GEAR MOTIONS INCORPORATED | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| CENTURY ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL LLC | Construction | 3 | $4K |
| P & B Capital Group | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| KANAKA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC. DBA CAPLUGS | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| S.J. MCCULLAGH COFFEE INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| FERGUSON ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| EDWIN J. MCKENICA & SONS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Aftercare Nursing Services, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Top Notch Janitorial, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| City Liquor | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| FIBERGLAS REPLACEMENT PARTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| CALSPAN CORPORATION | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $4K |
| JM & R ELECTRICAL CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| BUFFALO NIAGARA PLUMBING LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| SCRUFARI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| ELMWOOD VILLAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Western New York Independent Living | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Aries Transportation | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Leo's Pizzeria & Subs | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Pandora's Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Strate Welding Supply | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| PEERLESS INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
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.
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