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O'connor Contracting of WNY INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. ranks #30,349 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$11,858
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,349
of 99,447 penalized employers

O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. in Buffalo, 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: $11,858. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,349 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mallon Construction in Sparta, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,856 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#30,349
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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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows O'connor Contracting of WNY 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

$11,858 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 O'connor Contracting of WNY INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKONKO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ASSOCIATED SCAFFOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FREEDOM FOREVER COLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOSE GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PINNACLE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ROCKVILLE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34LARRY MCWATERS & ASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAC JOHNSON ROOFING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OLYMPIC MARKETING GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HERITAGE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JGS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CFC GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GILBERTO JUAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REDLINE ELECTRICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLAS CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCISCO CAZARES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROOFING CONCEPTS UNL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MICHAEL A. PRATE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CHAMPION STEEL LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J E DIXON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7O'connor Contracting…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. ranks #8,150 at $11,858 current penalty.

How O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. Compares

O'connor Contracting of WNY INC.'s 1.50 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

2

First Inspection

2020-01-29

Last Inspection

2025-03-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,929 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,391

Current Penalty Amount

$11,858

Penalty Reduction

11.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,533 from the initial assessment of $13,391. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $11,858 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,929 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for O'connor Contracting of WNY INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,858 here).

Ab Contracting, INC. $11,857 WV Western Roofing, INC. $11,857 ID Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC $11,860 MN Mallon Construction $11,856 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Konko LLC 2 insp. Stamford, CT Associated Scaffolding Company, INC. 2 insp. Raleigh, NC Freedom Forever Colorado, LLC 2 insp. Aurora, CO Jose Garcia 2 insp. Washington, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Valley Roofing
Salem, OR
0 inspections $0
Ab Contracting, INC.
Hurricane, WV
3 inspections $11,857
Western Roofing, INC.
Nampa, ID
2 inspections $11,857
Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC
Hermantown, MN
2 inspections $11,860
Mallon Construction
Sparta, NJ
2 inspections $11,856

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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 O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, O'connor Contracting of WNY INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. have? ▼
O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,858.
How many OSHA inspections has O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. had? ▼
O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-29 and the most recent on 2025-03-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for O'connor Contracting of WNY INC.? ▼
O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. has been assessed $11,858 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,391 (a 11.4% reduction).
Does O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 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 O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. operate in? ▼
O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, O'connor Contracting of WNY INC. ranks #30,349 (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 O'connor Contracting of WNY INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
O'connor Contracting of WNY INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,858 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mallon Construction in Sparta, NJ is a similar construction employer with $11,856 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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