Manufacturing · Tonawanda, NY

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo ranks #42,656 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,700
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #42,656
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo in Tonawanda, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,656 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gi Millworks INC in Plymouth, MI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $7,700 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #42,656
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Coca Cola Bottling CO …

$7,700
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,700 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo.

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo is the #18,635 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,700).

How Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo Compares

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-01-10

Last Inspection

2014-03-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,850 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$15,167

Current Penalty Amount

$7,700

Penalty Reduction

49.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,467 from the initial assessment of $15,167. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,700	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,850	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,700 here).

Cummins INC. $7,700 TN Hygrade Metal Moulding Manufacturing CORP. $7,700 PA Domtar Paper Company LLC $7,700 TN Ti Automotive $7,700 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, WI Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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3 inspections $7,700

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2 inspections $7,700

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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 Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo have? ▼

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,700.

How many OSHA inspections has Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo had? ▼

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-10 and the most recent on 2014-03-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo? ▼

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo has been assessed $7,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,167 (a 49.2% reduction).

Does Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo 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 Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo operate in? ▼

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo ranks #42,656 (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 Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Coca Cola Bottling CO of Buffalo's total OSHA penalty of $7,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gi Millworks INC in Plymouth, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,700 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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