Manufacturing · Buffalo, NY

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. ranks #54,362 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,139
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #54,362
of 99,447 penalized employers

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,139. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,362 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Challenger Pallet & Supply INC. in Idaho Falls, ID is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,142 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #54,362
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$5,139
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,139 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC..

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. is the #22,772 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,139).

How Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. Compares

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.'s 2.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-16

Last Inspection

2017-01-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,570

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,570 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,587

Current Penalty Amount

$5,139

Penalty Reduction

51.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,448 from the initial assessment of $10,587. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	5	8.0
Total Penalty	$5,139	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,570	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,139 here).

Bushline, INC. $5,140 TN Sidley Diamond Tool CO $5,140 MI Challenger Pallet & Supply INC. $5,142 ID George's Chicken, LLC $5,144 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wonton Food Corporation 2 insp. Stafford, TX Sifco Forge Group 2 insp. Cleveland, OH American Plant Food Corporation 2 insp. Bartlett, TX Ukmc, LLC 2 insp. Key Largo, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bushline, INC.

New Tazewell, TN

3 inspections $5,140

Sidley Diamond Tool CO

Garden City, MI

2 inspections $5,140

Industrial Saws, INC.

Torrington, CT

2 inspections $3,500

Challenger Pallet & Supply INC.

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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 Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. have? ▼

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,139.

How many OSHA inspections has Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. had? ▼

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-16 and the most recent on 2017-01-19. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.? ▼

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. has been assessed $5,139 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,587 (a 51.5% reduction).

Does Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. has 4 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 Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. operate in? ▼

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC. ranks #54,362 (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 Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,139 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, Challenger Pallet & Supply INC. in Idaho Falls, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,142 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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