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Volland Electric Equipment CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Volland Electric Equipment CORP. ranks #51,241 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty89% serious
$5,775
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,241
of 99,447 penalized employers

Volland Electric Equipment CORP. in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,775. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Volland Electric Equipment CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,241 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carolina Auto & Marine in Rock Hill, SC is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#51,241
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Volland Electric Equipment CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$5,775 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Volland Electric Equipment CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.54.379.812.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRENCHMAN VALLEY FAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VIRGINIA HOSPITAL LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VISTA FD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS AUTO ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WEBER AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VERN EIDE CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CALIBER HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROSS BODY & FRAME WO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PARADISE MOTORSPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FREEWAY AUTO CENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAINT LOUIS CHRISTMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KREIN FAMILY, LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FORD DEARBORN TRUCK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CROWELL BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SAVE ON CLEANERS II …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KLIMATE KING AIR CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELI WELDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CYCLE GARDEN ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BE/SU INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOM DWYER AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Volland Electric Equ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Volland Electric Equipment CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Volland Electric Equipment CORP. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Volland Electric Equipment CORP. sits at penalty rank #806 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($5,775 assessed).

How Volland Electric Equipment CORP. Compares

Volland Electric Equipment CORP.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-12

Last Inspection

2014-06-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,888

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,888 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$13,862

Current Penalty Amount

$5,775

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,087 from the initial assessment of $13,862. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Volland Electric Equipment CORP. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Volland Electric Equipment CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 3.8
Total Penalty $5,775 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,888 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Volland Electric Equipment CORP., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,775 here).

Advanced First $5,775 TX Holland Manufacturing Company, INC. $5,775 AL Nacho's Paint and Body, LLC $5,774 NV Brahma Group, INC. $5,782 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop 2 insp. Imperial, NE Virginia Hospital Laundry INC. 2 insp. Richmond, VA Vista FD, LLC 2 insp. Centennial, CO Express Auto Electric 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advanced First
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $5,775
Carolina Auto & Marine
Rock Hill, SC
0 inspections $0
Holland Manufacturing Company, INC.
Dothan, AL
3 inspections $5,775
Nacho's Paint and Body, LLC
Reno, NV
4 inspections $5,774
JC's Speedy Lube Serv. Ctr./Tires-Edwdsvlle
Kansas City, KS
0 inspections $0

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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 Volland Electric Equipment CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Volland Electric Equipment CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Volland Electric Equipment CORP. have? ▼
Volland Electric Equipment CORP. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,775.
How many OSHA inspections has Volland Electric Equipment CORP. had? ▼
Volland Electric Equipment CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-12 and the most recent on 2014-06-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Volland Electric Equipment CORP.? ▼
Volland Electric Equipment CORP. has been assessed $5,775 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,862 (a 58.3% reduction).
Does Volland Electric Equipment CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Volland Electric Equipment CORP. has 8 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 Volland Electric Equipment CORP. operate in? ▼
Volland Electric Equipment CORP. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Volland Electric Equipment CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Volland Electric Equipment CORP. ranks #51,241 (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 Volland Electric Equipment CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Volland Electric Equipment CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,775 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carolina Auto & Marine in Rock Hill, SC is a similar other services 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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