Establishment profile
NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
420 E DOUGLAS AVE, ANDOVER, KS, 67002
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 6 years of recorded history, with $5,725 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 54th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 257 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 85th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., 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,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2371 within KS. Peer group: 257 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., 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 NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KS — for NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., 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 NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., 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. 4 citations · 1S&S · 4 contractor · $787 proposed / $787 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9532653 | Oxford Sand and Gravel Sumner, KS contractor: Nowak Construction Co., Inc. | Feb 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $388 | $388 |
| 9532656 | Oxford Sand and Gravel Sumner, KS contractor: Nowak Construction Co., Inc. | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9532655 | Oxford Sand and Gravel Sumner, KS contractor: Nowak Construction Co., Inc. | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9532654 | Oxford Sand and Gravel Sumner, KS contractor: Nowak Construction Co., Inc. | Feb 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
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 NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., 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 NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-30 | Planned | 1 | — | $5,725 | |
| 2020-02-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in water and sewer line and related structures construction within KS, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- NOWAK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.DODGE CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- MILLER PAVING & CONSTRUCTION, LLCOVERLAND PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.MULVANE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SCHMIDTLEIN EXCAVATING, INC.TOPEKA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NOWAK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.GODDARD — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAFORGE & BUDD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.PARSONS — 2 federal enforcement records
- MILES EXCAVATING, INC.OVERLAND PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNDERGROUND SPECIALISTS INCORPORATEDELKHART — 2 federal enforcement records
- NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.WICHITA — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., 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 NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $5,724.95 in total penalties.
- How does NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NOWAK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.