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Empire Building Diagnostics INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Building Diagnostics INC. ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty54% serious
$12,500
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Empire Building Diagnostics INC. in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,500. 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. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Superior Cranes, INC. in Charlotte, NC is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $12,500 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 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 moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$12,500 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Empire Building Diagnostics INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMEXCON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GONZALEZ ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VELLA VISTA CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16K. & G. CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROGELIO GONZALEZ-FLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 151127 CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BYRNE-JOHNSON ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HATZEL & BUEHLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3A-1 LEHIGH VALLEY RO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RICARDO DELEON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MEMO'S ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AZ TECH ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KMC CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GREENWOOD HOMES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SYNERGY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROBERT HARMON'S ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN AIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE WHITING-TURNER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONSUMERS ENERGY COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Empire Building Diag…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Empire Building Diagnostics INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 #7,638 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($12,500).

How Empire Building Diagnostics INC. Compares

Empire Building Diagnostics INC.'s 4.33 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-01-09

Last Inspection

2019-07-08

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $4,167 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

38.5% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$34,140

Current Penalty Amount

$12,500

Penalty Reduction

63.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,640 from the initial assessment of $34,140. 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 3 2.0
Violations 13 3.3
Total Penalty $12,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,167 $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 ($12,500 here).

Northern Powerline Constructors $12,500 AK Eco Roof and Solar, INC. $12,500 CO Austin Industrial Services, LP $12,500 TX Superior Cranes, INC. $12,500 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mexcon, LLC 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Gonzalez Roofing LLC 3 insp. Scranton, PA Vella Vista Construction LLC 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA K. & G. Construction CO., INC. 3 insp. Saint Augustine, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northern Powerline Constructors
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $12,500
Eco Roof and Solar, INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
2 inspections $12,500
Austin Industrial Services, LP
Mont Belvieu, TX
2 inspections $12,500
Superior Cranes, INC.
Charlotte, NC
5 inspections $12,500
Stenstrom Excavating and Blacktop INC.
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $12,500

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What to do with this record

Use Empire Building Diagnostics INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Building Diagnostics INC. had? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-09 and the most recent on 2019-07-08. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Building Diagnostics INC.? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics INC. has been assessed $12,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,140 (a 63.4% reduction).
Does Empire Building Diagnostics INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Empire Building Diagnostics INC. has 7 serious violations, and 5 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 Empire Building Diagnostics INC. operate in? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). 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 #28,866 (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 Empire Building Diagnostics INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Building Diagnostics INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Superior Cranes, INC. in Charlotte, NC is a similar construction employer with $12,500 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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