Inspection 348857855 OPENED APR 7, 2026Open
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Watson Engineering Inc has 14 OSHA inspections on record in Michigan, the first in 1995.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 7, 2026 after a complaint, in Taylor, and the case has not closed yet.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 120 citation items: 60 serious, 8 repeat and 52 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $94,345 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $50,986, down 46%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.146, permit-required confined spaces (9 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Watson Engineering Inc averages $2,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Inspection 342424728 OPENED JUN 26, 2017Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Aug 25, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.12635(2)(B) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 339998452 OPENED NOV 13, 2014Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1) · Hexavalent chromium |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Apr 2, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2) · Hexavalent chromium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Apr 2, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340007426 OPENED OCT 22, 2014Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.12321(1) |
Serious | $2,000 | $800 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 408.12341(4) |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 408.12369(1) |
Serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 408.12617(2) |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 408.12646 |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6c 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6d 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6e 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6f 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6g 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6h 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.12642(1) |
Repeat | $12,500 | $6,250 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 408.10125 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 408.10221(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 408.12722(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(ii) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 4, item 1 29 CFR 408.14007(7) |
Repeat | $400 | $160 | Jan 12, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 312070857 OPENED DEC 6, 2011Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $2,100 | $840 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,200 | $480 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,500 | $600 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $1,500 | $600 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,050 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Repeat | $2,400 | $1,200 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Serious | $2,400 | $960 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Repeat | $2,400 | $960 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $600 | $300 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 9 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 11 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 12 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 4, item 1 | Repeat | $120 | $48 | Feb 16, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 312070683 OPENED AUG 25, 2011Closed
16455 Racho Blvd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308819283 OPENED JAN 22, 2009Closed
16455 Racho Blvd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $900 | $450 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $900 | $450 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $900 | $450 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Serious | $900 | $450 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 | Serious | $900 | $450 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Repeat | $1,800 | $900 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Repeat | $2,400 | $1,200 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Repeat | $1,800 | $900 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 10 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 11 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 311987150 OPENED JAN 13, 2009Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i) · Methylene chloride |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 2009 | Closed |
6 older inspections
Inspection 308851260 OPENED JUN 30, 2006Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307711275 OPENED MAR 9, 2006Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,925 | $962 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,925 | $962 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,925 | $962 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $825 | $412 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 | Serious | $825 | $412 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 | Serious | $825 | $412 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 | Serious | $825 | $412 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,925 | $962 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,375 | $688 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 307710897 OPENED AUG 24, 2005Closed
12650 Universal Dr, Taylor, MI 48180 · Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 127239093 OPENED JUN 28, 1999Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 25, 1999 (fatal): Electric shock - ground fault in electric saw
Some employees were making the final electrical connections to a Bewo tube-cutti ng saw. They had installed a 600-volts step-up transformer, and one of the emplo yees pushed the start button. The saw did not start; so another employee pushed the button with his knee and was electrocuted by an apparent ground fault.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Oct 5, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Oct 5, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Oct 5, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 127242097 OPENED FEB 1, 1999Closed
16455 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $700 | $700 | Mar 15, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $700 | $700 | Mar 15, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,225 | $1,225 | Mar 15, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iiib) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,225 | $1,225 | Mar 15, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 114856081 OPENED DEC 11, 1995Closed
12650 Universal Dr, Taylor, MI 48180 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1996 | Closed |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1026 · Hexavalent chromium
29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1)
(d) Exposure determination—(1) General. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this section shall determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). This determination shall be made in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2)
(l) Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees—(1) Hazard communication—general—(i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200) for chromium (VI).
29 CFR 1910.1052 · Methylene chloride
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i)
(d) Exposure monitoring—(1) Characterization of employee exposure. (i) Where MC is present in the workplace, the employer shall determine each employee's exposure by either:
29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.