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Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. ranks #41,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#41,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. in McKinney, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,000. 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 & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Azz Galvanizing - Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,000 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#41,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,000 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTUFCO LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14KORENS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SEAL METHODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15JEMS ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PACE INDUSTRIES CAST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BRAVO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41CAMFIL USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10COLT'S PLASTICS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12WIN-HOLT EQUIPMENT G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21PREMIER DIE CASTING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ABBVIE INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4DELICATO VINEYARDS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10JVIS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4P.J. HOERR, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4LA TAPATIA TORTILLER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KNAUF INSULATION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ACTIVEAID INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14METALTECH INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18NESTLE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MB CONSULTANTS, LTD.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Watson & Chalin Manu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing 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 & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. is the #18,225 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,000).

How Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. Compares

Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC.'s 0.40 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-06-16

Last Inspection

2024-02-06

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $1,600 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$31,756

Current Penalty Amount

$8,000

Penalty Reduction

74.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,756 from the initial assessment of $31,756. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $8,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,600 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,000 here).

Superior Steel Door & Trim CO, INC. $8,000 NY Carter Lumber Company $8,000 PA Azz Galvanizing - Cincinnati $8,000 OH Hastings Manufacturing Company LLC $8,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Tufco LP 5 insp. Green Bay, WI Korens USA, INC. 5 insp. Alexander City, AL Seal Methods, INC. 5 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Jems Enterprises LLC 5 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carter Lumber Company
Hanover, PA
2 inspections $8,000
Azz Galvanizing - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $8,000
Hastings Manufacturing Company LLC
Hastings, MI
3 inspections $8,000
Metromont LLC
Hiram, GA
2 inspections $8,000
Resolve Response, INC.
Theodore, AL
2 inspections $8,000

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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 & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. have? ▼
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. had? ▼
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-16 and the most recent on 2024-02-06. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC.? ▼
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. has been assessed $8,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,756 (a 74.8% reduction).
Does Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. has 1 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 & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. operate in? ▼
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC. ranks #41,650 (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 & Chalin Manufacturing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Watson & Chalin Manufacturing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Azz Galvanizing - Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,000 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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