Establishment profile
MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD
CARRETERA 2 KM 60.3, BARCELONETA, PR, 00617
Operated by Merck & Co., Inc · 1 of 29 establishments
325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Summary
MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $2,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 101 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD appears in OSHA workplace safety, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
14% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3254 within PR. Peer group: 101 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD. 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 QUIMICA DE PR LTD. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 1986 | BURN,FRACTURE,FIRE,EXPLOSION,CHEMICAL REACTION,CHEMICAL,HIGH TEMPERATUREFatality | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 QUIMICA DE PR LTD. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2012-04-24. Most recent: 2012-04-24. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-08-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-04-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-02-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-11-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-06-12 | Accident | 6 | 5 | $2,500 |
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 QUIMICA DE PR LTD 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 PR, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MYLAN CORPCAGUAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- JANSSEN ORTHO LLCGURABO — 2 federal enforcement records
- AGROPHARMA LABORATORIES INCSALINAS — 1 federal enforcement record
- FENWAL INTERNATIONAL INC.MARICAO — 1 federal enforcement record
- BRYSTOL MYERS SQUIBB CORPBARCELONETA — 1 federal enforcement record
- LILLY DEL CARIBE INCCAROLINA — 1 federal enforcement record
- BAXTER HEALTH CARE CORPJAYUYA — 1 federal enforcement record
- BAXTER HEALTHCARE OF PUERTO RICOJAYUYA — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMO PUERTO RICO MANUFACTURING INCANASCO — 1 federal enforcement record
- PHARMACIA & UPJOHN CARIBE, INC.ARECIBO — 1 federal enforcement record
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 SHARP & DOHME, LLCWEST POINT, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK SHARP & DOHMETeterboro, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & COMPANY, INC.ELKTON, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK SHARP & DOHMERAHWAY, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO., INC.RAHWAY, NJ — 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
Related searches
- All Merck & Co., Inc locationsParent rollup
- Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PRState-wide enforcement data
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing in PRIndustry × state cross-filter
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD 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.
Frequently asked
- What is MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD's OSHA violation history?
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $2,500 in total penalties.
- How does MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD's safety record compare to its industry?
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD operates in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.
- Has MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving MERCK SHARP & DOHME QUIMICA DE PR LTD.