Establishment profile
BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.
MACIVER AVE. NE & 70TH ST. NE, OSTEGO, MN, 55301
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Summary
BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 21 years of recorded history, with $1,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 44th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 409 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $1,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 5207.100006 A | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2373 within MN. Peer group: 409 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, 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 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 18 citations · 5S&S · 5 contractor · $2,002 proposed / $2,002 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7837775 | PIONEER JAW/ROLL Wright, MN | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $655 | $655 |
| 7837774 | PIONEER JAW/ROLL Wright, MN | Jul 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $277 | $277 |
| 6164525 | 513322 Benton, MN contractor: Buffalo Bituminous Inc | Jul 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6136148 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | Oct 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $122 | $122 |
| 6134015 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | Oct 2001 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $69 | $69 |
| 6175307 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175306 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175305 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175296 | 513322 Benton, MN contractor: Buffalo Bituminous Inc | Apr 2005 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6175295 | 513322 Benton, MN contractor: Buffalo Bituminous Inc | Apr 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164513 | 513322 Benton, MN contractor: Buffalo Bituminous Inc | Jul 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164512 | 513322 Benton, MN contractor: Buffalo Bituminous Inc | Jul 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6164401 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6134014 | El Jay Cone Wright, MN | Oct 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7837773 | PIONEER JAW/ROLL Wright, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7837759 | PIONEER JAW/ROLL Wright, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7837758 | PIONEER JAW/ROLL Wright, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7837757 | PIONEER JAW/ROLL Wright, MN | Jul 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-RC-017171 | Representation election | Jul 2003 | Sep 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-017144 | Representation election | Apr 2003 | Jun 2003 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-18 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $1,000 in total penalties.
- How does BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.