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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRST CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| RJS Janitorial | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bella Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hopeful Holdings LLC | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| Seneca Texas Hots | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Century-Airport Pediatrics | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Ashford Gypsum Services, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Kids Capital Child Care Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Cars R Us | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Cantalician Center | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Suburban Pediatrics | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| BIG BOYS TOYS OF BUFFALO, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $1K |
| Gas Plus Express | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Gulf Food Mart | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| KR communications | Information | 0 | $0 |
| Lackawanna City School District | Other | 0 | $0 |
| CSL PLASMA | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 1 | $0 |
| West Ferry IRA | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Community Beer Works | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Anna Schwass | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| WESTERN NEW YORK MANUFACTURING | Manufacturing | 3 | $1K |
| WENDT USA LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| FISHER CONCRETE INC. | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Big Easy Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MADER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| Diamond Transportation | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Pep Boys | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| FREE WILL LLC | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $1K |
| DESPIRT MOSAIC & MARBLE CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $1K |
| CVM ELECTRIC, INC. | Construction | 2 | $800 |
| MICHAEL KIFNER | Construction | 2 | $600 |
| BISON ELECTRICAL SERVICES, CORP. | Construction | 2 | $500 |
| ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 5 | $0 |
| NYSOMH BUFFALO PSYCHIATRIC CTR | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CITY FD | Public Administration | 30 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CITY FD HEADQUARTERS | Public Administration | 19 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CITY WATER AUTHORITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT | Utilities | 5 | $0 |
| ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CITY CAMPUS | Educational Services | 4 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CSD BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| SUNY BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE | Educational Services | 6 | $0 |
| ERIE CO HEALTH DEPT | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| ERIE CO DSS 95 FRANKLIN | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| ECMC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 13 | $0 |
| ERIE CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE HOLDING CTR | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CSD PUBLIC SCHOOL 91 BUILD ACADEMY | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CITY FD ENGINE 35 LADDER 15 | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CITY AUTO IMPOUND | Public Administration | 16 | $0 |
| ERIE CO DSS | Other Services | 8 | $0 |
| BUFFALO CITY POLICE DEPT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| ERIE COUNTY RATH BUILDING | Public Administration | 3 | $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.
