BUFFALO, NY —
OSHA Inspection: BUFFALO METAL CASTING CO., INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of BUFFALO METAL CASTING CO., INC. in 1875 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14207 (NAICS 331524). OSHA activity number 348627217.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BUFFALO METAL CASTING CO., INC.
- Site address
- 1875 ELMWOOD AVENUE
- City
- BUFFALO
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 14207
- Mailing
- 1875 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14207
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331524
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.213 H01
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 12, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $3,547 · Current $2,660 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material; a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/9/25, the lower blade of the DeWalt radial arm saw, which is used to cut wood, was not guarded exposing employees to an amputation hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2660.25
- — Z (S) $3547
1910.213 H04
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator: a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/9/25, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while using the DeWalt radial arm saw to cut wood when the saw did not return to the starting position after being brought to the full cutting position. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $2,837 · Current $2,128 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/9/25, the work rest on both sides of the Black & Decker 10" Ball Bearing Bench Grinder was more than 1/4 inch from the abrasive wheel. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2127.75
- — Z (S) $2837
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/9/25, the Black & Decker 10" Ball Bearing Bench Grinder was not equipped with tongue guards on either side. ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 5, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $2,128 · Current $1,596 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Machine Shop - On or about 12/9/25, compressed air was used to blow off coolant and metal chips. The dead end pressure was measured to be > 60 psi. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1596
- — Z (S) $2128
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 348627217.
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