QUACKENBUSH CO INC
SQUAW ISLAND FOOT OF FERRY ST, Buffalo, NY 14207
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Inspection records
Oct 22, 2020#344990072Oct 22, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#344990072$9,5571 viol.1 violation$9,557 in penalties
Inspection #344990072
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2021
- Final Order
- May 11, 2021
- Closed
- May 11, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,557
- Penalties on Record
- $9,557
- Site Address
- 9 Black Rock Harbor, Buffalo, NY 14207
- Industry
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee falls into sewer system pit and drowns
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 E02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $9,557 | $9,557 | - | May 11, 2021 |
Oct 10, 1985#2262079Oct 10, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#2262079$1751 viol.1 violation$175 in penalties
Inspection #2262079
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1985
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $175
- Site Address
- Squaw Island, Buffalo, NY 14213
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 A04 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $350 | $175 | Oct 28, 1985 | - | - |
Apr 15, 1985#981654Apr 15, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#981654$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #981654
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 1985
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.352 Fire Prevention (Welding) OSHA citation code: 19260352 D | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1985 | - | - |
Mar 23, 1983#10839595Mar 23, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10839595$502 viol.2 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #10839595
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 1983
- Closed
- May 5, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- Main & Genesee Sts, Buffalo, NY 14202
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.400 Introduction (Electrical - Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260400 H01 | Repeat | 1 | - | $100 | $50 | Mar 30, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.351 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260351 E | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1983 | - | - |
May 14, 1982#10850139May 14, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10850139$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #10850139
Dates
- Opened
- May 14, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- May 20, 1982
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Squaw Island, Buffalo, NY 14213
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.401 OSHA citation code: 19260401 J01 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1982 | - | - |
Mar 18, 1982#10838274Mar 18, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10838274$502 viol.2 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #10838274
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 18, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1982
- Closed
- May 3, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- Main & W Huron St, Buffalo, NY 14202
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $50 | Apr 9, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.400 Introduction (Electrical - Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260400 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1982 | - | - |
Aug 28, 1979#10794774Aug 28, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10794774$1801 viol.1 violation$180 in penalties
Inspection #10794774
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1979
- Closed
- Oct 5, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 1175 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | Sep 16, 1979 | - | - |
Dec 14, 1976#10841203Dec 14, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#10841203$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10841203
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1976
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 390 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260350 A09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.450 Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260450 A09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1977 | - | - |
Mar 29, 1976#10794105Mar 29, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10794105$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10794105
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Squaw Island Foot Of Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14207
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 E01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1976 | - | - |
Jan 22, 1976#10793875Jan 22, 1976Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#10793875$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10793875
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Fuhrman Blvd Hanna Furnace Cor, Buffalo, NY 14203
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
10 inspections, 1976 to 2020. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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: all other specialty trade contractors reported 1.6 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.5%; NAICS 23899 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source