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Watco Mechanical Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Watco Mechanical Services ranks #1,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty82% serious
$106,300
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Watco Mechanical Services in Scottsville, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $106,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Watco Mechanical Services 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Real Trucking in Broadview, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.3
violations per inspection
82.1%
of violations were serious
#1,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Watco Mechanical Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Watco Mechanical Services runs far above peers (17.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$106,300 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($106,300) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $106,300 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Watco Mechanical Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIANCE GROUND INTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COOPER MARINE & TIMB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ARROWHEAD TRANSFER, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESTES EXPRESS LINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON FULFILLMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0OREGON AIR NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PACE SUBURBAN BUS - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0J & G TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW JERSEY TRANSIT R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18OLD DOMINION FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CROSSGLOBE TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PAUL DELIMA CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHICKEN HAWK TRANSPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8METROPOLITAN DELIVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Watco Mechanical Ser…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28
Watco Mechanical Services has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 28 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Watco Mechanical Services in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Watco Mechanical Services ranks #65 at $106,300 current penalty.

How Watco Mechanical Services Compares

Watco Mechanical Services's 9.33 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (17.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-05

Last Inspection

2021-04-05

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 9.3 violations per visit. That's $35,433 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

82.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

17.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$150,536

Current Penalty Amount

$106,300

Penalty Reduction

29.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,236 from the initial assessment of $150,536. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Watco Mechanical Services compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Watco Mechanical Services Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 28 3.2
Total Penalty $106,300 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,433 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Watco Mechanical Services, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($106,300 here).

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. $105,000 PA U.S. Postal Service $104,950 KS Continental Terminals, INC. $109,300 NJ U.S. Postal Service - Santa Clarita $109,988 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alliance Ground International, LLC 3 insp. Chicago, IL Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corporation 3 insp. Mobile, AL Arrowhead Transfer, INC. 3 insp. Wrangell, AK United States Postal Service 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

US 1 Logistics
Cleveland, TN
0 inspections $0
First Priority Delivery, LLC
Stanhope, NJ
0 inspections $0
Real Trucking
Broadview, IL
0 inspections $0
Canales Furniture
Arlington, TX
1 inspections $1,592
Cook Delivery Service
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Watco Mechanical Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Watco Mechanical Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 3 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Watco Mechanical Services have? ▼
Watco Mechanical Services has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $106,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Watco Mechanical Services had? ▼
Watco Mechanical Services has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-05 and the most recent on 2021-04-05. This averages 9.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Watco Mechanical Services? ▼
Watco Mechanical Services has been assessed $106,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $150,536 (a 29.4% reduction).
Does Watco Mechanical Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Watco Mechanical Services has 23 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Watco Mechanical Services operate in? ▼
Watco Mechanical Services operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Watco Mechanical Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Watco Mechanical Services ranks #1,552 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Watco Mechanical Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Watco Mechanical Services's total OSHA penalty of $106,300 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (17.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Real Trucking in Broadview, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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