Establishment profile
BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC
2614 WESTHEIMER, HOUSTON, TX, 77098
444130 — Hardware Stores
Summary
BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 75th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 318 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4441 within TX. Peer group: 318 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., 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 HARDWARE CO., INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 HARDWARE CO., INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., 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 BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., 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 HARDWARE CO., INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-10-30 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-10-30 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in hardware stores within TX, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- THE HOME DEPOTAUSTIN — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE HOME DEPOT #6584CORPUS CHRISTI — 2 federal enforcement records
- Home DepotHouston — 2 federal enforcement records
- Home DepotWYLIE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NATION'S BEST HOLDINGS, LLCSPRINGTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- The Home DepotGRANBURY — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., 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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Frequently asked
- What is BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC's OSHA violation history?
- BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $800 in total penalties.
- How does BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BUFFALO HARDWARE CO., INC operates in the hardware stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.2.