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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY UPGRADEZ | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| S&S AUTO BODY | Other Services | 2 | $4K |
| Buffalo Lawn & Landscape | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Federal Meats | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| TDH REFRIGERATION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| FRANK WARDYNSKI & SONS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| TRIBUILD, LLC | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $4K |
| PEPE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Buffalo's Best Opticians Delaware Avenue | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Food Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| TURK MASTERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Downtown Trading Company | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ELLICOTT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. | Construction | 4 | $3K |
| City Mattress - Cheektowaga | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Senor Tequila | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NEVILLE MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION, INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Conversion Monster | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| N. CHOOPS PAINTING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Mineo's South Pizzeria | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Big Pasha Mini Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| AMVETS Thrift Store | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| RICMAR ELECTRIC, INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| FERGUSON ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| CUSTOM CREWS INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| SUPERIOR CONTRACTING INC. | Construction | 5 | $3K |
| US EXPORT, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Lackawanna Fire Dept., City of | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Aguacates Mexican Bar and Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Buffalo Niagara Marriott | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Archer Daniels Midand | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| BOCK & WHITMAN ROOFING INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $3K |
| Northeastern Asset Recovery Group Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Value Home Centers | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Christe's Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Olameter, Inc. | Utilities | 0 | $0 |
| Tzetzo Companies | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| Aspire of WNY | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| 800 Maple | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| TUNDO CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Watch Me Grow | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| GREAT LAKES PRESSED STEEL CORP. | Manufacturing | 2 | $3K |
| BRD CONSTRUCTION, INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| HILDRETH ELECTRIC, INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| ELLICOTT DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| AMTHOR GLASS & MIRROR | Retail Trade | 2 | $3K |
| Break N Eggs Express | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| S.E.G. CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Charley's Grilled Subs | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
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.
