Public Administration · Buffalo, NY

Buffalo City Auto Impound

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Buffalo City Auto Impound has a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 16 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

84% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 38
Violations cited: 16
OSHA inspections

Buffalo City Auto Impound in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Buffalo City Auto Impound 16 times over 6 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 38 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 32 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DS in Cayey, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection: 84.2%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Buffalo City Auto Impound

The federal enforcement record for Buffalo City Auto Impound in Buffalo, NY includes 16 OSHA inspections and 38 violations, translating to 2.38 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 32 (84.2%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (2.6%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Buffalo City Auto Impound to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-10-10 to 2018-07-26, a window of roughly 6 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-10-10

Last Inspection

2018-07-26

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 16 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

84.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

2.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Buffalo City Auto Impound compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Buffalo City Auto Impound	Industry Avg
Inspections	16	3.1
Violations	38	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo City Auto Impound safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Buffalo City Auto Impound's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 16 inspections, including 32 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Buffalo City Auto Impound have? ▼

Buffalo City Auto Impound has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Buffalo City Auto Impound had? ▼

Buffalo City Auto Impound has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-10 and the most recent on 2018-07-26. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Buffalo City Auto Impound? ▼

Buffalo City Auto Impound has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Buffalo City Auto Impound have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Buffalo City Auto Impound has 32 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Buffalo City Auto Impound operate in? ▼

Buffalo City Auto Impound operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922190). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Buffalo City Auto Impound's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Buffalo City Auto Impound's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, DS in Cayey, PR is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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