Establishment profile
BISON IRON & STEP, INC.
1601 HARLEM RD, BUFFALO, NY, 14206
332323 — Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Summary
BISON IRON & STEP, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $5,038 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 577 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BISON IRON & STEP, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $5,038 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,122 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $898 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | $897 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | $897 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $764 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $230 | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $230 | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3323 within NY. Peer group: 577 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BISON IRON & STEP, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-11-24 | Complaint | 6 | 6 | $4,578 | |
| 2012-05-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-09-26 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $460 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BISON IRON & STEP, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BISON IRON & STEP, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BISON IRON & STEP, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $5,038 in total penalties.
- How does BISON IRON & STEP, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BISON IRON & STEP, INC. operates in the ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.