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Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC ranks #59,455 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,306
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,455
of 99,447 penalized employers

Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,306. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,455 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gerardo Velazquez in Glen Allen, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,305 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#59,455
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$4,306 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.536.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANTONIO AGUILAR ALVA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DWC CONTRACTING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9POMPTON LAKES DPW GA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 181-JP CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35A&E MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20R & R FABRICATORS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARLOS ARROYO DBA CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HERNANDEZ ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DORANCE JOHNSON CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EL PASO A.R.C. ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FORTRESS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AZTEC STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J & D FRAMING CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PARA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KR CONTRACTOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOORE PAINTING & REM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALARIS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GALWAY BAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LUCIANO DUARTE DBA D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Century Architectura…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC is the #18,234 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,306).

How Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC Compares

Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-04

Last Inspection

2024-12-19

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,435

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,435 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,741

Current Penalty Amount

$4,306

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,435 from the initial assessment of $5,741. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $4,306 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,435 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,306 here).

Stanley Miller Construction CO. $4,305 OH Gerardo Velazquez $4,305 VA Central Texas Drywall, INC. $4,304 TX Ra Construction Group INC. $4,309 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Antonio Aguilar Alva 3 insp. Pickerington, OH DWC Contracting, LLC. 3 insp. Gainesville, FL Graham Construction 3 insp. Ocean Springs, MS Pompton Lakes DPW Garage 3 insp. Pompton Lakes, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Daylight Glass, LLC
Morgan, UT
0 inspections $0
Stanley Miller Construction CO.
Twinsburg, OH
2 inspections $4,305
Gerardo Velazquez
Glen Allen, VA
2 inspections $4,305
Condotte America, INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $0
Greenheart LLC
Youngstown, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC have? ▼
Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,306.
How many OSHA inspections has Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC had? ▼
Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-04 and the most recent on 2024-12-19. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC? ▼
Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC has been assessed $4,306 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,741 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC has 2 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.
What industry does Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC operate in? ▼
Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC ranks #59,455 (the lower 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 Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Century Architectural Sheet Metal LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,306 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gerardo Velazquez in Glen Allen, VA is a similar construction employer with $4,305 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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