MERCK & CO INC
126 E LINCOLN AVE, Rahway, NJ 07083
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Inspection records
Mar 8, 2016#341317634Mar 8, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341317634$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341317634
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 2016
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 E. Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- Industry
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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.
Apr 24, 2002#304724461Apr 24, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304724461$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304724461
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 6, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 East Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- 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.
Oct 24, 2001#303288989Oct 24, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303288989$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303288989
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 24, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
- 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.
Sep 11, 2000#303281455Sep 11, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#303281455$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303281455
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 11, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 East Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Jan 21, 1999#300983715Jan 21, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300983715$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300983715
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1999
- Closed
- Feb 10, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 East Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Sep 20, 1994#109878736Sep 20, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#109878736$5,4003 viol.3 violations$5,400 in penalties
Inspection #109878736
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 14, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $5,400
- Site Address
- E. Scott Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jan 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 40 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jan 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 40 | $900 | $900 | Jan 24, 1995 | - | - |
Jan 8, 1991#113928618Jan 8, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#113928618$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #113928618
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1991
- Closed
- May 1, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 E. Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- 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.
Oct 26, 1988#100241371Oct 26, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100241371$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100241371
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 3, 1989
- Contested
- Mar 27, 1989
- Final Order
- Jan 19, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 26, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 East Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.550 OSHA citation code: 19260550 A15 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $0 | Mar 16, 1989 | Mar 27, 1989 | Jan 19, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 44 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 | Mar 27, 1989 | Jan 19, 1990 |
Oct 4, 1982#11304375Oct 4, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#11304375$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11304375
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 East Lincoln Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
- 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.
Mar 19, 1982#11407954Mar 19, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#11407954$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11407954
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 126 E Lincoln Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
28 inspections, 1973 to 2016. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source