Establishment profile
MERCK SHARP & DOHME
90 E. SCOTT AVE., RAHWAY, NJ, 07065
Operated by Merck & Co., Inc · 1 of 29 establishments
325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Summary
MERCK SHARP & DOHME has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERCK SHARP & DOHME appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 3254 within NJ. Peer group: 181 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERCK SHARP & DOHME. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MERCK SHARP & DOHME. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MERCK SHARP & DOHME. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MERCK SHARP & DOHME. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in NJ — for Merck & Co., Inc, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Merck & Co., Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 14 cases · 14 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-CA-199167 | Unfair labor practice | May 2017 | Feb 2018 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 04-CA-196373 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 22-CA-195210 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2017 | Jul 2018 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-194415 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2017 | Dec 2017 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-188320 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2016 | Dec 2017 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-183863 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Jan 2017 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-173515 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2016 | Jan 2019 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-168483 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2016 | May 2019 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-168471 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2016 | May 2016 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-119813 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2013 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-118013 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2013 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-109878 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-109073 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
| 22-CA-098342 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 22, Newark, New Jersey |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $200 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP 126 E LINCOLN AVE · RAHWAY, NJ, 07065 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 8 | 1 | $200 | Jun 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2012-04-24. Most recent: 2012-04-24. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $321,636,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. | Apr 2012 | plea | FDCA / Pharma | Massachusetts,USDOJ - Office of Consumer Litigation | $321,636,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.. Most recent recall: 2015-08-18. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement #15219 | Aug 2015 | The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325412 - PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-06-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-01 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MERCK SHARP & DOHME is one of 29 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Merck & Co., Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Merck & Co., Inc across all 29 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing within NJ, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GUARDIAN DRUG COMPANYDAYTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALSEAST BRUNSWICK — 3 federal enforcement records
- USPL NUTRITIONALS, LLCNORTH BRUNSWICK — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO., INC.RAHWAY — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEST WARD PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.EATONTOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INCFAIRFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- SIEGFRIED USA, INCPENNSVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALSCHERRY HILL — 2 federal enforcement records
- NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATIONMORRIS PLAINS — 2 federal enforcement records
- G & W LABORATORIES, INC.SOUTH PLAINFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Merck & Co., Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MERCK & CO., INC.WEST POINT, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO., INC.RAHWAY, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK SHARP & DOHMETeterboro, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & COMPANY, INC.ELKTON, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME, LLCWEST POINT, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO INCRahway, NJ — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK AND CO., INC.WEST POINT, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK & CO INCRIVERSIDE, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDCAMP HILL, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTDBARCELONETA, PR — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Merck & Co., Inc locationsParent rollup
- Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NJState-wide enforcement data
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing in NJIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MERCK SHARP & DOHME from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Merck & Co., Inc, which operates 29 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MERCK SHARP & DOHME's OSHA violation history?
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does MERCK SHARP & DOHME's safety record compare to its industry?
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME operates in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.