This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Diamond Tool Safety Record

Buffalo, NY · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/14/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Diamond Tool in Buffalo, New York has 86 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 63 classified as serious and $27,795 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2006.

American Diamond Tool, located in Buffalo, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 86 violations on file, 63 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,795.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

86 Violations
10 Inspections
63 Serious
$27,795 Penalties
Serious?
63 ($27,295)
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($500)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $36,110 in penalties for American Diamond Tool, later reduced to $27,795 — a 23% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1027 OSHA Standard
14 citations $8,760
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $3,690
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $3,220
1910.1048 OSHA Standard
6 citations $2,250
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $1,980
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/14/2006 Monitoring? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
03/10/2006 Referral? Buffalo, NY 6 $1,200
02/14/2006 Planned? Buffalo, NY 23 $7,700
03/15/2002 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
12/29/2000 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 27 $12,600
08/26/1994 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 5 $3,500
10/30/1989 Referral? Buffalo, NY 8 $1,715
07/27/1989 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 6 $770
06/24/1986 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
02/04/1985 Planned? Buffalo, NY 11 $310

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