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Watson Apparel CO., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Watson Apparel CO., LLC ranks #29,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,387
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Watson Apparel CO., LLC in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,387. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Watson Apparel CO., LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. in Atlanta, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#29,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Watson Apparel CO., LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Watson Apparel CO., LLC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$12,387 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Watson Apparel CO., LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMWARE FULFILLMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH-TEC DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKY TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROBERTS BROTHERS COA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WPX COURIER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ABC MOVING SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8F & H COLD STORAGE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALASKA WEST EXPRESS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MERCURY AIR CARGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&M INTERNATIONAL TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEABOARD MARINE, LTD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATE REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARCHIVE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYO AVIATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Watson Apparel CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Watson Apparel CO., LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Watson Apparel CO., LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Watson Apparel CO., LLC sits at penalty rank #1,300 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,387 assessed).

How Watson Apparel CO., LLC Compares

Watson Apparel CO., LLC's 6.00 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-03-10

Last Inspection

2023-08-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,194

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $6,194 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$23,435

Current Penalty Amount

$12,387

Penalty Reduction

47.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,048 from the initial assessment of $23,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Watson Apparel CO., LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Watson Apparel CO., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $12,387 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,194 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Watson Apparel CO., LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,387 here).

Hartford Freezers a Division of Connecticut Freezers, INC. $12,400 CT Pinsly Railroad Company, INC./Pioneer Valley Railroad Company, INC./Railroad Distribution Services, INC. $12,401 MA Pasha Stevedoring & Terminal L.P $12,420 CA Century Enterprises INC $12,348 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. 2 insp. Tulsa, OK Amware Fulfillment of Georgia, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Crawford Electric Supply CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX South-Tec Development Corporation 2 insp. Kankakee, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Covan World-Wide Moving
Norfolk, VA
0 inspections $0
The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C.
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Hartford Freezers a Division of Connecticut Freezers, INC.
East Hartford, CT
2 inspections $12,400
Pinsly Railroad Company, INC./Pioneer Valley Railroad Company, INC./Railroad Distribution Services, INC.
Westfield, MA
2 inspections $12,401
Chinatown Wholesale
West Valley City, UT
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 Watson Apparel CO., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Watson Apparel CO., LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Watson Apparel CO., LLC have? ▼
Watson Apparel CO., LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,387.
How many OSHA inspections has Watson Apparel CO., LLC had? ▼
Watson Apparel CO., LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-10 and the most recent on 2023-08-01. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Watson Apparel CO., LLC? ▼
Watson Apparel CO., LLC has been assessed $12,387 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,435 (a 47.1% reduction).
Does Watson Apparel CO., LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Watson Apparel CO., LLC has 12 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 Watson Apparel CO., LLC operate in? ▼
Watson Apparel CO., LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Watson Apparel CO., LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Watson Apparel CO., LLC ranks #29,108 (the upper half 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 Watson Apparel CO., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Watson Apparel CO., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,387 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. in Atlanta, GA 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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