Establishment profile
H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.
10 MILES EAST OF HAMILTON, 1 MILE NORTH OF HWY 78, HAMILTON, AL, 35570
113310 — Logging
Summary
H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $3,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 110 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $3,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 H02 V | 1 | 1 | $2,350 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D06 III | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 I07 I | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 I03 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 I10 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 1133 within AL. Peer group: 110 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2005 | CHEST,TREE FELLING,WORK RULES,STEEP GRADE,BACK,TREE,LOGGER,STRUCK BY,LOGGING,SLOPEFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-02-18 | Accident | 6 | 5 | $3,600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in logging within AL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GIBSON TIMBER COMPANY, INC.CLANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- CON-SITE SERVICES, INC.PRICHARD — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALABAMA TIMBER INDUSTRIES, INC.THOMASVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- JAMES SASSERTROY — 1 federal enforcement record
- RAYS LOGGINGSUMITON — 1 federal enforcement record
- CHESTANG TIMBER COMPANYMOBILE — 1 federal enforcement record
- M & M LOGGING, LLCELDRIDGE — 1 federal enforcement record
- C E HARRELL & SONS INC.SUNFLOWER — 1 federal enforcement record
- JAMES PRUITT LOGGING LLCPIEDMONT — 1 federal enforcement record
- SMITH'S PREHAUL, INCJACKSON — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $3,600 in total penalties.
- How does H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC. operates in the logging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.
- Has H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving H.W. WATSON & SON LOGGING, INC..