Establishment profile
COWDEN INC
8292 BALFOUR VALLEY LN, MAPLE FALLS, WA, 98266
327320 — Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
Summary
COWDEN INC has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 4 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 51st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 228 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COWDEN INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-155-110(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 |
| 296-155-110(6) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 |
| 296-155-110(9) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3273 within WA. Peer group: 228 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COWDEN 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 COWDEN INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 COWDEN INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WA — for COWDEN INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other COWDEN INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 17S&S · 100 contractor · $11,856 proposed / $11,856 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8882354 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $446 | $446 |
| 8882355 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $300 | $300 |
| 8565111 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 9434954 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $199 | $199 |
| 9616420 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Dec 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 9434234 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $142 | $142 |
| 9434953 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 9616421 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 6336051 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Jan 2002 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $131 | $131 |
| 9490908 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9490907 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9509026 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9509025 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9434958 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Jun 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8690375 | Amrize Cowden Mission Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8690374 | Amrize Cowden Mission Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8690373 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8690372 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8690358 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9434286 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jul 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9434285 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jul 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9434284 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jul 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9434283 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jul 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9434282 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jul 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9434281 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jul 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9434233 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9378255 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9378685 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jan 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9378666 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Dec 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9378648 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Nov 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378647 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Nov 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378646 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Nov 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378053 | Amrize Siper Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Jun 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378048 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378045 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378044 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9378043 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Apr 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9371195 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9371194 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jan 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9371186 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Dec 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8556524 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Jul 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 6480857 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Nov 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $117 | $117 |
| 9371164 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9371088 | Amrize Siper Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8997641 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8997640 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8997639 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8997638 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8997637 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8997636 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8882433 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8882357 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8882356 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8601677 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8601676 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8601670 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8610635 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2016 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8610634 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jan 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8610628 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Dec 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8610627 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Dec 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786470 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786469 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786463 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786462 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786404 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Dec 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786403 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8786402 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Dec 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780669 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780668 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780667 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780666 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780665 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780664 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780148 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780147 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780146 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780145 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8780144 | Amrize Clauson Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Aug 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612081 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612080 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612079 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612078 | Amrize Siper Quarry Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612037 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Mar 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612036 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Mar 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612019 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8612018 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Feb 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8610471 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8610470 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8696919 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | May 2013 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6399452 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6399451 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6399450 | Amrize Axton Pit Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden, Inc. | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8556523 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8564009 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8564008 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8565113 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8565112 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2010 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8565110 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8565109 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | May 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6480856 | Amrize Portable Crusher Whatcom, WA contractor: Cowden Inc | Nov 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for COWDEN 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 COWDEN INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COWDEN INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COWDEN INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-25 | Referral | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COWDEN 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 COWDEN INC's OSHA violation history?
- COWDEN INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does COWDEN INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- COWDEN INC operates in the ready-mix concrete manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.