Federal Safety Investigation Targets Ohio Commercial Bakery
OSHA has proposed nearly $395,000 in penalties after citing New Horizons Baking Co. for repeat and serious workplace safety violations involving hazardous machinery and lockout/tagout failures.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Dec 16, 2025
Federal workplace safety officials have cited an Ohio commercial bakery after an investigation found the employer allegedly exposed workers to multiple safety hazards, including chemical, caught-between, pinch-point, and struck-by risks.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the employer for three repeat violations related to failures to train workers on lockout/tagout procedures, properly lock out and tag out machines, and guard hazardous equipment. OSHA said those violations exposed employees to serious injury risks.
New Horizons Baking Co. was cited for three repeat, nine serious, and one other-than-serious violations, with proposed penalties totaling $394,849.
The company has 15 business days from receipt of the citations 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 as the case proceeds.
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.