Establishment profile
GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
VICINITY OF 515 COLLEGE DRIVE NORTH, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $5,821 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 55th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 128 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, 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
50% 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $5,821 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $5,821 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
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 2389 within ND. Peer group: 128 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GOWAN 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 GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in ND — for GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, 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 GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, 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. 71 citations · 10S&S · $11,840 proposed / $11,840 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9477260 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $2,493 | $2,493 |
| 6327137 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $975 | $975 |
| 9305211 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $336 | $336 |
| 8591846 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $308 | $308 |
| 6426913 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 9909932 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9909931 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9901050 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | May 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9480339 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9480338 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9480337 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9900222 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 6426502 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 6426501 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 9477261 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $136 | $136 |
| 9651547 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9651546 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9651545 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 6426914 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 9479451 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9479450 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9479449 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9479448 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9479447 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9477266 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9477265 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9477264 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9477263 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9477262 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9476929 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9476801 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9396800 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8942197 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8942196 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Oct 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305213 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9305212 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 9304801 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 9304800 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941800 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Oct 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941160 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941159 | ROEDER PIT Grand Forks, ND | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8941284 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $116 | $116 |
| 8933461 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8933460 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8750995 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8750994 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2015 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8750993 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | May 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8753715 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8752940 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8752939 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8752938 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8752937 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8752936 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591849 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591848 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591847 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591845 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591844 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591843 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591842 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591841 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426920 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426919 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jul 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426918 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426915 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Jun 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8591850 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6426819 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6328454 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6328453 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6328452 | Sheyenne Pit Eddy, ND | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 9477259 | Gowan Pit Grand Forks, ND | Apr 2021 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 GOWAN 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 GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-29 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $5,821 | |
| 2003-07-08 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $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 GOWAN 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 GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $5,820.5 in total penalties.
- How does GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.