Establishment profile
COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC
FREMONT MOTORS/BIGHORN AVENUE, CODY, WY, 82414
236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Summary
COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $1,059 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 647 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
63% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $1,059 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B01 | 1 | 1 | $188 | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0453 B02 | 1 | 1 | $187 | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0304 I01 | 1 | 1 | $156 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 B01 IIIC | 1 | 1 | $156 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| GN140007 I09D | 1 | 1 | $93 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 B01 | 1 | 1 | $93 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B01 | 1 | 1 | $93 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B13 | 1 | 1 | $93 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 H | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1053 B16 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| CO110004 J02 A | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| CO110006 A02 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| CO140001 A13 A | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| CO150002 B04 A | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2362 within WY. Peer group: 647 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COWAN CONSTRUCTION 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 COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1996 | BEAM,WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,STEEL ERECTION,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,WALKING ON BEAM,LOST BALANCEFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
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 COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COWAN CONSTRUCTION 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 COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-16 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $312 | |
| 2003-07-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-23 | Planned | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-16 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $375 | |
| 2003-02-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-03 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-10 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $372 | |
| 1990-10-25 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COWAN CONSTRUCTION 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 COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC's OSHA violation history?
- COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $1,059 in total penalties.
- How does COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC operates in the commercial and institutional building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.
- Has COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COWAN CONSTRUCTION INC.