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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco's Woodfire Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| AMERICAN HARDWOOD FLOORS INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| JOS A SANDERS & SONS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Better Vision Detail & Car Spa | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| EMPIRE DISMANTLEMENT CORPORATION | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Comfort Suites Buffalo Airport | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Starbucks | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Grow With Us Day Care Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Tony's Tree And Landscaping | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Queen City Foods | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Tactical Services, Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| PARATUS INDUSTRIES | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| LANCASTER TANKS & STEEL PRODUCTS | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| O'BRIENS QUALITY SERVICE FLOORING INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| MANDON BUILDING SYSTEMS INC. | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| LOOK AT THAT ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| NK STAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| NIAGARA CERAMICS CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| GALBO GROUP | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Roofing Consultants | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Ricota's Food Shop | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Allen Town Trading | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| HOMETECK ROOFING & REMODELING LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| MCD PLUMBING INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Express Market | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| University at Buffalo | Educational Services | 0 | $0 |
| ARSENAL CONTRACTING, LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Northtown Automotive Group | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Snap Express | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| BLACK ROCK ROOFING INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Tony's Pizza & Pasta | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WNY Medical, PC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Texas de Brazil | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NFTA | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Lifetime Concrete Coatings | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| MK Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Lake Forest Trucking | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Lafayette IRA | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Tennyson IRA | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Maintenance & Management Associates | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Picasso?s Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| ARRIC CORPORATION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| KULBACK'S CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| D'Avolio | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Pine Hill Halal Market | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| STATLER CITY, LLC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| 43 COURT STREET REALTY COMPANY | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $2K |
| RODGARD | Manufacturing | 3 | $2K |
| KELLNER BROS. INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
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.
