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Empire Building Diagnostics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. ranks #17,337 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 22 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$20,178
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#17,337
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,178. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. 11 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,337 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Power Services in Las Vegas, NV is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#17,337
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$20,178 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Empire Building Diagnostics, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.911.01111.011.106.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA C FRAMERS INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12RJCL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 22WILSHIRE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9NATIONAL BUILDERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9JAMES G DAVIS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0UNKNOWN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0ALEX ROOFING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 25NORDIC PCL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2THE CAVE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 17JOHNSON WILSON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 8MISTICK CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 3THE ORIGINAL ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 10TELLEPSEN BUILDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2KEVCOR CONTRACTING C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 11DIMEO CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0HELIX ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 7MASCARO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 1FRANCO ASSOCIATES, LP, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 10OWEN AMES KIMBALL, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF ROSEMEAD, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0Empire Building Diag…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 22
Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. is the #4,284 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($20,178).

How Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. Compares

Empire Building Diagnostics, INC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2011-08-25

Last Inspection

2022-07-11

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,834

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,834 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$43,003

Current Penalty Amount

$20,178

Penalty Reduction

53.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,825 from the initial assessment of $43,003. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.0
Violations 22 3.3
Total Penalty $20,178 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,834 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Empire Building Diagnostics, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,178 here).

Waterfront Marine Construction, INC. $20,181 VA Sabri Properties LLC $20,175 MN Jose Luis $20,173 MS Mountain West Builders, LLC $20,184 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

A C Framers INC 11 insp. Redding, CA RJCL Corporation 11 insp. Saipan, MP Wilshire Construction LP 11 insp. Los Angeles, CA National Builders, INC. 11 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Waterfront Marine Construction, INC.
Virginia Beach, VA
3 inspections $20,181
Sabri Properties LLC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $20,175
Dorsey Development Construction Company
New Orleans, LA
0 inspections $0
Power Services
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Jose Luis
Biloxi, MS
2 inspections $20,173

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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 Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empire Building Diagnostics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 22 violations across 11 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. have? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,178.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. had? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-25 and the most recent on 2022-07-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Building Diagnostics, INC.? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. has been assessed $20,178 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,003 (a 53.1% reduction).
Does Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. has 14 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 Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. operate in? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. ranks #17,337 (the top quarter 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 Empire Building Diagnostics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,178 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Power Services in Las Vegas, NV is a similar construction employer with $0 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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