BUFFALO INDUSTRIES INC
3420 E MARGINAL WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98134
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Jun 29, 2006#310104054Jun 29, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310104054$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310104054
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 29, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 10, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 99 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8001.5005 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 8002802502 | Other | 4 | 21 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 8002.2005 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 8634.50 | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 8002802501 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 2006 | - | - |
Sep 9, 1999#303087084Sep 9, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#303087084$4,2009 viol.9 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #303087084
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 1999
- Contested
- Nov 4, 1999
- Final Order
- Dec 20, 1999
- Closed
- Aug 29, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 99 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0247350502 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $900 | Nov 7, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01003 | 0249560507 OSHA citation code: 0249560507 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $900 | Sep 9, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01005 | 0249560507 OSHA citation code: 0249560507 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $1,200 | Sep 9, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01006 | 0241100504 OSHA citation code: 0241100504 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $0 | Nov 15, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 01007 | 3030004002 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $1,200 | Sep 9, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
| 02001 | 242.1501 | Other | 1 | 140 | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 20, 1999#303086235Aug 20, 1999Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#303086235$09 viol.9 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303086235
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 2000
- Contested
- Mar 3, 2000
- Final Order
- Apr 24, 2000
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 99 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 240.40 | Other | 2 | 75 | $1,200 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 01002 | 0240780101 | Other | 1 | 75 | $1,200 | $0 | Feb 26, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02001A | 0240750102 OSHA citation code: 0240750102 A | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02001B | 0240750102 OSHA citation code: 0240750102 B | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02001C | 0240750104 OSHA citation code: 0240750104 A | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02002 | 0240007301 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 20, 1999#303086193Aug 20, 1999Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#303086193$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303086193
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 2000
- Contested
- Mar 3, 2000
- Final Order
- Apr 24, 2000
- Closed
- Apr 26, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3401 Colorado Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0240780101 | Other | 1 | 75 | $1,200 | $0 | Feb 26, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02001A | 0240750102 OSHA citation code: 0240750102 A | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02001B | 0240750102 OSHA citation code: 0240750102 B | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02001C | 0240750104 OSHA citation code: 0240750104 A | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02002A | 0620013002 OSHA citation code: 0620013002 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
| 02002B | 0620013002 OSHA citation code: 0620013002 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2000 | Mar 3, 2000 | Apr 24, 2000 |
Nov 6, 1997#115163719Nov 6, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#115163719$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115163719
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 6, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 99 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jul 18, 1996#115315897Jul 18, 1996Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115315897$1,0003 viol.3 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #115315897
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1996
- Contested
- Oct 18, 1996
- Final Order
- Dec 2, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 3420 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003A | 0242303104 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Oct 12, 1996 | - | Dec 2, 1996 |
| 01003B | 0242302704 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1996 | - | Dec 2, 1996 |
| 02001 | 0249560506 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1996 | Oct 18, 1996 | Dec 2, 1996 |
Mar 17, 1995#115450520Mar 17, 1995Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#115450520$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115450520
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 17, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 99 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Feb 2, 1995#111322665Feb 2, 1995Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#111322665$9377 viol.7 violations$937 in penalties
Inspection #111322665
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1995
- Contested
- Mar 27, 1995
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 122
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $937
- Site Address
- 99 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0241500106 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $313 | Apr 1, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| 01002 | 0241500101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $187 | Apr 1, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| 01003A | 0245500901 | Serious | 3 | 35 | $750 | $187 | Apr 1, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| 01003B | 0245920501 | Serious | 3 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| 01005A | 0240002001 OSHA citation code: 0240002001 C | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,000 | $250 | Apr 1, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| 01005B | 240.40 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 27, 1995 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
8 inspections, 1995 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source