OSHA Inspection: CERES BAKERY INC.

Issued

Dec 23, 1993

Abate by

Jan 25, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
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The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment
which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed to ejection from motor vehicle.  The wearing
of factory provided and installed seat belts was not enforced in
the operation of the employer's delivery van.  the wearing of seat
belts at all times is required under New York State Motor Vehicle
Laws:
a)   On or about May 20, 1993, an employee was operating a
delivery van without the required wearing of seat belts.
This omission exposed the employee to ejection from the
vehicle to the roadway.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among others, a feasible method to eliminate or substantially
reduce this hazard would be to comply with New York State
Motor Vehicle Laws and enroll drivers in defensive driving

Issued

Dec 23, 1993

Abate by

Dec 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced