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Cowen Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cowen Construction has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$1,650
Back wages owed

Cowen Construction in Tulsa, OK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,650 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cowen Construction 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,650 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Baldemar Lopez Tello in Grimes, IA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,650 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$1,650
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cowen Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABSOLUTE MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PRS OF NEVADA, LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LON SMITH ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5STACK BROS. MECHANIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DAKOTAVIEW CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PRICE GREGORY INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALLEGIANCE ROOF SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GO-TILT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JLC CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9B&A LEGACY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SPRING CREEK CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BMK INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19AFFINITY BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONALS ON CALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CAUSEWAY CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JC & SON MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16AMERICAN CONSTRUCTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6E.B. MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Cowen Construction, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
Cowen Construction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cowen Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Cowen Construction ranks #11,788 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($1,650). Cowen Construction carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #11,788 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($1,650).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $1,650 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cowen Construction Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for Cowen Construction in Tulsa, OK, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Cowen Construction to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-06

Last Inspection

2021-01-29

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,650
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,650
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,650

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cowen Construction owed $1,650 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Cowen Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cowen Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 0 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cowen Construction, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Absolute Masonry, INC. 3 insp. Louisville, KY PRS of Nevada, LTD 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Lon Smith Roofing 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX Stack Bros. Mechanical Contractors, INC. 3 insp. Superior, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Baldemar Lopez Tello
Grimes, IA
2 inspections $1,650
Koa Connection LLC
Lahaina, HI
2 inspections $1,650
Hunter Roberts Construction Group LLC
New York, NY
2 inspections $1,650
WGW Industries INC
Portland, OR
3 inspections $1,650
Roy Ness Contracting & Sales, INC.
Escanaba, MI
6 inspections $1,650

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What to do with this record

Use Cowen Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cowen Construction against Baldemar Lopez Tello, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cowen Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Cowen Construction also carries $1,650 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cowen Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cowen Construction's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cowen Construction have? ▼
Cowen Construction has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Cowen Construction had? ▼
Cowen Construction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-06 and the most recent on 2021-01-29. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cowen Construction? ▼
Cowen Construction has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,650 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Cowen Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cowen Construction, resulting in $1,650 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cowen Construction operate in? ▼
Cowen Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cowen Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cowen Construction owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,650 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Cowen Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cowen Construction's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Baldemar Lopez Tello in Grimes, IA is a similar construction employer with $1,650 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.