Watson Machine Safety Record

Powhatan, VA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 04/25/2019

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Watson Machine in Powhatan, Virginia has 12 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $1,530 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2019.

Watson Machine in Powhatan, Virginia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Watson Machine among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

9 of the 12 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Virginia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.0 Watson Machine violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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12 Violations
2 Inspections
9 Serious
$1,530 Penalties
Serious?
9 ($1,530)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2002
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 12 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $2,250 in penalties for Watson Machine, later reduced to $1,530 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $420
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $420
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
2 citations $135
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $135
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $420

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Watson Machine in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/25/2019 Planned? Powhatan, VA 7 $1,260
04/30/2002 Planned? Powhatan, VA 5 $270

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