This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Metex Safety Record

Edison, NJ

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 12/16/2002

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Metex in Edison, New Jersey has 48 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $6,768 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2002.

Metex, located in Edison, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 48 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,768.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

48 Violations
13 Inspections
9 Serious
$6,768 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($780)
Serious?
9 ($5,988)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $11,355 in penalties for Metex, later reduced to $6,768 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $2,125
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $65
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $2,865
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $90
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/16/2002 Referral? Edison, NJ 1 $2,100
06/17/1996 Complaint? Edison, NJ 0 $0
06/17/1996 Follow-Up? Edison, NJ 0 $0
10/24/1995 Referral? Edison, NJ 1 $0
10/10/1995 Complaint? Edison, NJ 14 $3,188
03/23/1994 Planned? Edison, NJ 0 $0
10/07/1993 Programmed Other? Edison, NJ 0 $0
12/03/1985 Planned? Edison, NJ 0 $0
08/11/1983 Planned? Edison, NJ 0 $0
06/14/1983 Planned? Edison, NJ 2 $0
07/30/1982 Planned? Edison, NJ 0 $0
11/13/1975 Follow-Up? Edison, NJ 0 $0
09/02/1975 Planned? Edison, NJ 30 $1,480

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