Other · Buffalo, NY

Lackawanna City School District

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $1,151 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled by Plainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $1,151
Back wages owed

Lackawanna City School District in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 6 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.

What the Data Says About Lackawanna City School District

Lackawanna City School District in Buffalo, NY has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, City of Niles in Niles, MI has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Lackawanna City School District to date. The Other sector average runs $0 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,151 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,151

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$192

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,151

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lackawanna City School District owed $1,151 in back wages to 6 employees across 1 case and 6 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: Other

How Lackawanna City School District compares to the Other sector, which has 2,231 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lackawanna City School District	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	0.1
Violations	0	0.0
Total Penalty	$0	$0
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Lackawanna City School District been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lackawanna City School District, resulting in $1,151 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Lackawanna City School District operate in? ▼

Lackawanna City School District operates in the Other sector (NAICS code 09740). This industry has 2,231 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 233 total OSHA inspections and $750 in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Lackawanna City School District owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Lackawanna City School District 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 $1,151 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Lackawanna City School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lackawanna City School District's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other industry average of $0 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Niles in Niles, MI is a similar other employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.