BERGER INDUSTRIES INC.
U.S. RT. #1, METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Jan 8, 1992#102911583Jan 8, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#102911583$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102911583
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 16, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U.s. Rt. #1, Metuchen, NJ 08840
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 29, 1991#114039308Oct 29, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114039308$3,0808 viol.8 violations$3,080 in penalties
Inspection #114039308
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1991
- Closed
- Jan 21, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,080
- Site Address
- U.s. Rt. #1, Metuchen, NJ 08840
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $700 | $350 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 10 | 10 | $1,225 | $625 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IIC | Serious | 7 | 7 | $1,225 | $625 | Nov 18, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $215 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 9 | 10 | $1,225 | $915 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $700 | $350 | Nov 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 1991 | - | - |
Oct 5, 1988#100241132Oct 5, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100241132$1,0006 viol.6 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #100241132
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 1988
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- U.s. Rt. #1, Metuchen, NJ 08840
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 5 | 2.0683 - 3.7842 | ppm |
| sec-Butyl Alcohol | 5 | 0 - 15.3607 | ppm |
| Stoddard Solvent | 5 | 0 - 27.4433 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $300 | $150 | Dec 24, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $300 | $150 | Dec 24, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $400 | $200 | May 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Dec 24, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1989 | - | - |
Aug 25, 1988#106165368Aug 25, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106165368$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #106165368
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 26, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 194
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- U.s. Rt. #1, Metuchen, NJ 08840
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $600 | $600 | Sep 2, 1988 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
4 inspections, 1988 to 1992. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.