Wholesale Trade · O Fallon, MO

Buffalo Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Buffalo Corporation ranks #45,899 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,984
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #45,899
of 99,447 penalized employers

Buffalo Corporation in O Fallon, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,984. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 11 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Corporation 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,899 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,542 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, Steelcoast Company, LLC in Brownsville, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $8,518 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #45,899
of 99,447 penalized employers: $1,542
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Buffalo Corporation

$6,984
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Buffalo Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,984 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Buffalo Corporation.

Buffalo Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Buffalo Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Buffalo Corporation sits at penalty rank #2,211 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,984 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Buffalo Corporation at rank #1,458 of 1,587 employers ($1,542 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,984 OSHA penalties plus $1,542 WHD back wages (18.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Buffalo Corporation Compares

Buffalo Corporation's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-04-28

Last Inspection

2021-07-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,492

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,492 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,342

Current Penalty Amount

$6,984

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,526

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,358 from the initial assessment of $11,342. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,542

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$154

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,542

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Buffalo Corporation owed $1,542 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 11 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Buffalo Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Buffalo Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	5	5.5
Total Penalty	$6,984	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,492	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Buffalo Corporation, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,984 here).

Schultz Supply Company, INC. $6,985 IL Dillons Distribution Center $7,000 KS Cemex $7,000 PA Liberty Iron and Metal, LLC $7,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

All American Alloys and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Voestalpine Rotec INC. 2 insp. Lafayette, IN Terrain East, LLC 2 insp. Westport, CT Restaurant Depot, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farmers Cooperative Company

Perry, IA

0 inspections $0

Mill Haven Foods, LLC

New Lisbon, WI

2 inspections $8,525

Steelcoast Company, LLC

Brownsville, TX

6 inspections $8,518

Henley's Wholesale Meats, INC.

North Little Rock, AR

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What to do with this record

Use Buffalo Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Buffalo Corporation also carries $1,542 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Buffalo Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Buffalo Corporation have? ▼

Buffalo Corporation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,984.

How many OSHA inspections has Buffalo Corporation had? ▼

Buffalo Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-28 and the most recent on 2021-07-27. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Buffalo Corporation? ▼

Buffalo Corporation has been assessed $6,984 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,342 (a 38.4% reduction). Additionally, $1,542 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Buffalo Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Buffalo Corporation has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Buffalo Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Buffalo Corporation, resulting in $1,542 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Buffalo Corporation operate in? ▼

Buffalo Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423440). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Buffalo Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Buffalo Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,542 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Buffalo Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Buffalo Corporation ranks #45,899 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Buffalo Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Buffalo Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $6,984 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Steelcoast Company, LLC in Brownsville, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,518 in current penalties.

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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