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Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. ranks #19,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. in Bellmawr, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. in Bridgeton, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#19,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$18,500 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mercer Gasket & Shim INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPHERE ALLIANCE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VAN DUERR INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ATORIA'S BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CZT ENERGY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13B P WEST COAST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILAND ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HICKORY SPRINGS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHRIS KANAGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTA ROTOMOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTHERN PELAGIC GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SYLVAMO NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON EQUIPMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Mercer Gasket & Shim…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. sits at penalty rank #9,222 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,500 assessed).

How Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. Compares

Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-01-25

Last Inspection

2026-02-26

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,320

Current Penalty Amount

$18,500

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,820 from the initial assessment of $32,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $18,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mercer Gasket & Shim INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,500 here).

Gibbon Packing, LLC $18,500 NE Fotis and Son Imports, INC. $18,500 CA American Atelier, INC. $18,500 PA Smi Holdings DBA Stampede Meat, INC. $18,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $18,500
Gibbon Packing, LLC
Gibbon, NE
9 inspections $18,500
Fotis and Son Imports, INC.
Huntington Beach, CA
2 inspections $18,500
American Atelier, INC.
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $18,500
Smi Holdings DBA Stampede Meat, INC.
Bridgeview, IL
3 inspections $18,500

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. have? ▼
Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. had? ▼
Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-25 and the most recent on 2026-02-26. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.? ▼
Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. has been assessed $18,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,320 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. operate in? ▼
Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mercer Gasket & Shim INC. ranks #19,205 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. in Bridgeton, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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