This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Worthington Compressors Safety Record

Buffalo, NY

F

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

Last inspected 06/09/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Worthington Compressors in Buffalo, New York has 111 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 59 classified as serious and $6,160 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1983.

Worthington Compressors, located in Buffalo, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 111 violations on file, 59 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,160.

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.

111 Violations
17 Inspections
59 Serious
$6,160 Penalties
Serious?
59 ($5,595)
Other-than-Serious?
41 ($65)
Willful?
9 ($250)
Repeat?
2 ($250)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (26 total) since 1977
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1978
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1980
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1980
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $22,930 in penalties for Worthington Compressors, later reduced to $6,160 — a 73% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
26 citations $1,720
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
14 citations $315
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
7 citations $490
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
7 citations $300
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/09/1983 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
02/20/1981 Planned? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
12/08/1980 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
09/30/1980 Planned? Buffalo, NY 21 $1,550
08/04/1980 Planned? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
04/25/1980 Planned? Buffalo, NY 35 $2,960
04/25/1980 Planned? Buffalo, NY 44 $640
12/01/1978 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 1 $0
03/22/1978 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
03/09/1978 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
01/23/1978 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
01/18/1978 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 2 $240
10/26/1977 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
08/30/1977 Follow-Up? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
08/11/1977 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 0 $0
07/21/1977 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 8 $770
07/21/1977 Complaint? Buffalo, NY 0 $0

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