Establishment profile
COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.
I-77 NEAR MEMORIAL TUNNEL, GALLAGHER, WV, 25083
Summary
COWIN AND COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 40 years of recorded history, with $910 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 13,528 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 40 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COWIN AND COMPANY, 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $910 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0401 C | 1 | 1 | $490 | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 D02 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 A09 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 J | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 A09 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1985 | Nov 1985 |
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. Peer group: 13,528 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 40+ years. Most recent activity: 40 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 COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for COWIN AND COMPANY, 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 COWIN AND COMPANY, 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 · 52S&S · 100 contractor · $400,212 proposed / $320,775 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7272456 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $54,000 | $20,000 |
| 6604401 | Leer South Mine Barbour, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $38,500 | $23,600 |
| 6602643 | Leer South Mine Barbour, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $27,500 | $20,000 |
| 7276634 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $21,442 | $21,442 |
| 7258324 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $15,570 | $15,570 |
| 6623971 | Road Fork #51 Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $14,373 | $14,373 |
| 7208382 | Speed Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2004 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $11,500 | $7,500 |
| 7208379 | Speed Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2004 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $9,100 | $7,000 |
| 7208377 | Speed Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2004 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $9,100 | $5,500 |
| 8797124 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $8,893 | $6,226 |
| 7197883 | Ruby Energy Mingo, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $8,893 | $4,000 |
| 8077390 | Ruby Energy Mingo, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,893 | $7,115 |
| 7276635 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,893 | $8,893 |
| 8106370 | Lower War Eagle Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $6,458 |
| 7254773 | Mammoth #2 Gas Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Feb 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| 8026112 | Prime No. 1 Mine Monongalia, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $5,503 |
| 8026111 | Prime No. 1 Mine Monongalia, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $5,503 |
| 7272510 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2007 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $5,080 | $5,080 |
| 7229799 | Speed Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2004 | — | No | HighNegligence | $4,800 | $2,400 |
| 7258348 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 7258319 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8106365 | Lower War Eagle Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,440 | $4,440 |
| 7272553 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 7277249 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 7258350 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 6623048 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 7182035 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 7254823 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 7254800 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 6616973 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| 7101379 | Leer South Mine Barbour, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jul 2007 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| 6623994 | Road Fork #51 Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 7218196 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Feb 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 7276622 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 7272507 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 7254824 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jul 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 8798232 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8798231 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8798230 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8798229 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8798228 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 7116514 | LEER MINE Taylor, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,282 | $2,282 |
| 9559263 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| 9847242 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2024 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,079 | $480 |
| 7258264 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,955 | $1,955 |
| 8140409 | Mine No. 5 Mingo, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8025970 | LEER MINE Taylor, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8032114 | Prime No. 1 Mine Monongalia, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8032113 | Prime No. 1 Mine Monongalia, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 9561286 | Berwind Deep Mine Mcdowell, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,471 | $1,471 |
| 9561285 | Berwind Deep Mine Mcdowell, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,471 | $1,471 |
| 9847243 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,395 | $1,395 |
| 7272528 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Feb 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 7258326 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 7272508 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8040021 | LEER MINE Taylor, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Nov 2012 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 9559259 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $980 | $980 |
| 9559258 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $980 | $980 |
| 9559257 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $980 | $980 |
| 9559256 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $980 | $980 |
| 9559255 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $980 | $980 |
| 9559254 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $980 | $980 |
| 8106366 | Lower War Eagle Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 9175743 | ROAD FORK #52 MINE Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $880 | $880 |
| 9175742 | ROAD FORK #52 MINE Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $880 | $880 |
| 9845725 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $861 | $861 |
| 7258292 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Feb 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $838 | $838 |
| 7258284 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $838 | $838 |
| 7272554 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 7276637 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 7266750 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jan 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 7272486 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 7272457 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 7266711 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $807 | $807 |
| 9112368 | NORTH EAGLE MINE Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $795 | $795 |
| 9178998 | ROAD FORK #52 MINE Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Nov 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $749 | $749 |
| 8797113 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2013 | — | No | HighNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 7254771 | Mountaineer II Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Feb 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 7254716 | Justice #1 Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $614 | $614 |
| 8041765 | LEER MINE Taylor, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 8798234 | Cheat River Limestone Company Preston, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Apr 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $555 | $555 |
| 9175738 | ROAD FORK #52 MINE Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $544 | $544 |
| 7197882 | Ruby Energy Mingo, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7276636 | Powellton #1 Mine Logan, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7272487 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7272485 | Pinnacle Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7272470 | Mammoth #2 Gas Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7272469 | Mammoth #2 Gas Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7272468 | Mammoth #2 Gas Kanawha, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7259274 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7258337 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7258278 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $524 | $524 |
| 8032111 | Prime No. 1 Mine Monongalia, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 9559692 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $439 | $439 |
| 7258223 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $437 | $437 |
| 8140407 | Mine No. 5 Mingo, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $436 | $436 |
| 9846301 | Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine Boone, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Jun 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $421 | $421 |
| 8140410 | Mine No. 5 Mingo, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Oct 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 8041764 | LEER MINE Taylor, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $392 | $392 |
| 7258311 | BECKLEY POCAHONTAS MINE Raleigh, WV contractor: Cowin & Company, Inc. | Mar 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $383 | $383 |
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 COWIN AND COMPANY, 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 COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-28 | Planned | 5 | 2 | $910 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COWIN AND COMPANY, 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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- What is COWIN AND COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- COWIN AND COMPANY, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $910 in total penalties.