US Department of Labor cites Ohio commercial bakery for repeat, serious safety violations following investigation

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US Department of Labor cites Ohio commercial bakery for repeat, serious safety violations following investigation

COLUMBUS, OH - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited an Ohio commercial bakery after a federal investigation determined the employer had allegedly exposed workers to unsafe working conditions including chemical, caught-between and caught-in, pinch-point, and struck-by hazards.

In addition to these serious safety violations, OSHA cited the employer for three repeat violations for failing to train workers on lockout/tagout procedures, failing to lockout and tagout machines, and failing to guard dangerous machines. These violations exposed employees to pinch-point, struck-by, and caught-in hazards.

OSHA cited New Horizons Baking Co. for three repeat, nine serious and one other-than-serious violations, with proposed penalties of $394,849.

The company has 15 business days from receipt of their citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Penalties and citations may be adjusted throughout the course of the case. Please check the OSHA establishment search page periodically for any changes in the inspection or penalty status.

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