WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES is a support activities for rail transportation employer in SCOTTSVILLE, TX. Federal records show 3 OSHA inspections with 28 violations and $106,300 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES

901 VERHALEN INDUSTRIAL DR., SCOTTSVILLE, TX, 75688

Parent: Watco Companies (9 locations)

488210Support Activities for Rail Transportation

EIN: 274244331

75 employees

Federal Enforcement
3
OSHA inspections
28 violations
$106,300 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
2.5
Industry Avg DART
2
Self-Reported DART
0.0
Self-Reported TRIR
1.3
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
3
OSHA Violations
28
Total Penalties
$106,300
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
MSHA Violations
3
MSHA Penalties
$375

Data Insights

History Span
15 years
Last Activity
5yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.2/yr
Violation Rate
1.9/yr
Violation Severity Mix
82% serious$3,796 avg per violation$35,433 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHAMSHA$106,675 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
-1.2
Below industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
-2
Below industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
3
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 67% of inspections
Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

98%
Worse than most peers
vs 49 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
96%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
88%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES's OSHA violation history?
WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 28 violations and $106,300 in total penalties.
How does WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES's safety record compare to its industry?
WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES operates in the support activities for rail transportation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5. WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 2.