OSHA Inspection: MERLIN INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Dec 29, 2025

Abate by

Mar 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,093 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:   a) Merlin Industries Inc.- Raw material storage Area/production area:  Employees were operating the Crown propane forklift Model #FC 4500 Series, S/N 9A224068, and the Toyota electric forklift truck Model 8FBE18U, S/N 25691 with forklift attachments to insert into the fabric roll's core.  The attachments did not have any markings and were used without obtaining the forklift manufacturer's written approval for the attachment usage, occurred on or about 07/22/2025.

Issued

Dec 29, 2025

Abate by

Mar 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,823 · Current $7,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) Merlin Industries Inc.-  Production/finishing area: The sewing machine arm on the Consew Keystone Model #R733R, Serial #F14 was unguarded exposing both the operator and the helper to rotating and moving mechanisms.  Observed on or about 07/22/2025.

Issued

Dec 29, 2025

Abate by

Mar 2, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,823 · Current $7,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a) Merlin Industries Inc. - Sewing area: The Consew Keystone Model #R733R, Serial #F14 sewing machine had unguarded pulleys located on the side of the machine and underneath the machine. The machine operator and the helper are exposed to crushing hazards while placing material/fabric next to an unguarded pulley exposing them to ingoing nip points.  In addition, the operator runs the machine in a sitting position, and her legs are near the second in going nip point of that same pulley located underneath the machine. Observed on or about 07/22/2025.

Issued

Dec 29, 2025

Abate by

Jan 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) of this section   a)  Merlin Industries Inc. -  Sewing area:  The Consew Keystone Model #R733R, Serial #F14 sewing machine had unguarded belts located on the side of the machine and underneath the machine.  The machine operator and the helper were exposed to crushing hazards while placing material/fabric next to unguarded belts exposing them to ingoing nip points.  In addition the machine operator is in a sitting position, and her legs are near the second in going nip point of that same belt located underneath the machine.  Observed on or about 07/22/2025.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Sep 24, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,364 · Current $1,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):  An establishment that had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee.   a)  Merlin Industries Inc. located at 2904 East State St Extension Hamilton, NJ 08619: On or about July 22, 2025, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their 2024 OSHA Form 300A or equivalent.  The establishment employed 300 employees and was classified as NAICS 333994 during the calendar year 2024.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.