BUFFALO ABRASIVES, INC.
960 ERIE AVENUE, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120 · NAICS 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Apr 23, 2014#339740763Apr 23, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339740763$4,2003 viol.3 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #339740763
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 2014
- Final Order
- Jul 28, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 12, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 H01 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Jul 31, 2014 | - | Jul 28, 2014 |
| 01002A | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 I02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Aug 16, 2014 | - | Jul 28, 2014 |
| 01002B | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 I03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 2014 | - | Jul 28, 2014 |
Apr 16, 2014#339676686Apr 16, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339676686$3,9383 viol.3 violations$3,938 in penalties
Inspection #339676686
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2014
- Final Order
- May 20, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 25, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $3,938
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | $1,969 | Jul 31, 2014 | - | May 20, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | $1,969 | May 29, 2014 | - | May 20, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 2014 | - | May 20, 2014 |
May 23, 2012#334412368May 23, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#334412368$4,2003 viol.3 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #334412368
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 2012
- Final Order
- Aug 27, 2012
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Sep 1, 2012 | - | Aug 27, 2012 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II C 2 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 2012 | - | Aug 27, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I D | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Sep 1, 2012 | - | Aug 27, 2012 |
Oct 28, 2011#316029768Oct 28, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316029768$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316029768
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 2011
- Closed
- Dec 13, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Alcohol | 1 | 0.001777 | ppm |
| Toluene | 1 | 2.205116 | ppm |
Aug 2, 2011#315502484Aug 2, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#315502484$9,6206 viol.6 violations$9,620 in penalties
Inspection #315502484
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 2011
- Closed
- Dec 28, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,620
- Penalties on Record
- $9,620
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 0.141 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0.141 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 1 | 0.037 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,380 | $2,380 | Nov 28, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,785 | $1,785 | Nov 28, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $1,785 | $1,785 | Dec 21, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,785 | $1,785 | Dec 6, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Serious | 1 | 19 | $1,785 | $1,785 | Dec 21, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 19 | $100 | $100 | Dec 5, 2011 | - | - |
Jul 7, 2006#310025291Jul 7, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310025291$7002 viol.2 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #310025291
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 2006
- Closed
- Aug 8, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $700 | $700 | Jul 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 2006 | - | - |
Apr 11, 2003#306431156Apr 11, 2003Programmed Other (K) · Partial scope, Health#306431156$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306431156
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 15, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 960 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Industry
- 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing
Programmed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed other inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
7 inspections, 2003 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, 16,974 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: abrasive product manufacturing reported 4.6 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 19.7%; NAICS 32791 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source