THE BUFFALO NEWS is a other social advocacy organizations employer in BUFFALO, NY. Federal records show 10 OSHA inspections with 6 violations and $21,986 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. 1 Wage & Hour Division enforcement case on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

THE BUFFALO NEWS

ONE NEWS PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY, 14240

813319Other Social Advocacy Organizations

Federal Enforcement
10
OSHA inspections
6 violations
$21,986 in penalties
Violations across 3 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
1 fatalities1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.7
Industry Avg DART
0.9
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
10
OSHA Violations
6
Total Penalties
$21,986
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$459.43
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
26 years
Last Activity
3yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.4/yr
Violation Rate
0.2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
100% serious$3,664 avg per violation$2,199 avg per inspection
Avg Back Wages / Employee
$459
Avg Back Wages / Case
$459
Active Agencies:
OSHAWHDNLRB$22,445.43 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
8
Accident
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 20% of inspections
Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

97%
Worse than most peers
vs 37 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
35
Unfair Labor Practice
35
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE BUFFALO NEWS's OSHA violation history?
THE BUFFALO NEWS has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $21,986 in total penalties.
How does THE BUFFALO NEWS's safety record compare to its industry?
THE BUFFALO NEWS operates in the other social advocacy organizations industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.7.
Has THE BUFFALO NEWS had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving THE BUFFALO NEWS.