MERIT ENTERPRISES INC
4 CHESTER AVENUE, Newark, NJ 07104
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Inspection records
Jul 27, 1976#11104429Jul 27, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11104429$14511 viol.11 violations$145 in penalties
Inspection #11104429
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1976
- Closed
- Dec 15, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $145
- Penalties on Record
- $145
- Site Address
- 4 Chester Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
- 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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IIB | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D07 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Aug 19, 1976 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
11 inspections, 1976 to 1979. 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).
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