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OSHA cites New Horizons Baking for lockout/tagout, guarding violations

OSHA cited New Horizons Baking $394,849 for three repeat and nine serious violations involving lockout/tagout, guarding, caught-between, caught-in, pinch-point, and struck-by hazards.
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OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Fact Sheet

OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet walks employers through how to develop an energy control program suited to the needs of their particular workplace, along with employee responsibilities.

OSHA cites New Horizons Baking for lockout/tagout, guarding violations

December 23, 2025 · OSHA cited New Horizons Baking $394,849 for three repeat and nine serious violations involving lockout/tagout, guarding, caught-between, caught-in, pinch-point, and struck-by hazards.

OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Fact Sheet

December 23, 2025 · OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet walks employers through how to develop an energy control program suited to the needs of their particular workplace, along with employee responsibilities.

Master Lock 481 Rotating Gate Valve Lockout

December 16, 2025 · The Master Lock 481 Rotating Gate Valve Lockout with 1.5 inch depth and stem openings can surround 2 to 5 inch diameter valve operating handles to protect against accidental opening.

Honeywell LP550 E-Safe electrical plug lockout

December 15, 2025 · The LP550 E-Safe electrical plug lockout from Honeywell can safely lock out 220/550 volt cables with a cord up to 1 inch and a plug up to 3 x 3 inches on either side and 6.75 inches long.

National Safety Compliance OSHA Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy training

December 14, 2025 · National Safety Compliance offers its OSHA-compliant Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy training video and materials as an MP4, streaming subscription, DVD, or USB.

Lockout Tag Custom OSHA Danger Safety Tags With Photo

December 13, 2025 · Lockout Tag’s Custom OSHA Danger Safety Tags With Photo can be personalized with employee details and a photo, available with three back print options and in three material types.

Brady Clamp-On Flip-Cover Breaker Lockout

December 12, 2025 · Brady’s Clamp-On Flip-Cover Breaker Lockouts can be installed without screwdrivers using a thumbwheel design. Offered for 120/277 & 480/600 volt, individually or in a pack of six.

ULINE Adjustable Cable Lockouts

December 11, 2025 · ULINE’s adjustable cable lockouts can be used to lock out multiple circuit breakers, side-by-side gate valves, or steering wheels. Offered in 6 & 15 foot lengths with write-on labels.

Brady Electrical Lockout/Tagout Kit with Nylon Safety Lockout Padlocks in Toolbox

December 3, 2025 · Brady’s Electrical Lockout/Tagout Kit includes an array of lockouts for different types of breakers and switches, along with padlocks and tags, in a convenient & portable toolbox.

MSHA issues safety alert following tensioner bolt injury

December 2, 2025 · After a maintenance worker was struck and seriously injured by a spring-loaded bolt while repairing a motor, MSHA issued a safety alert including best practice to control stored energy.

Taylor Fresh Foods previously cited for amputation, lockout/tagout violations

December 1, 2025 · Since 2015, OSHA investigated four injuries from slicers, conveyors, and turntables at Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. Following a fatality, the company now faces over $1M in proposed fines.

OSHA proposes over $1 million fine on Taylor Fresh Foods

December 1, 2025 · OSHA proposed fines of over $1M on Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. and PL Solutions Group, citing a lack of lockout/tagout procedures, after a worker was killed while cleaning a machine.

Oregon OSHA presenting at 2025 Western Pulp, Paper, & Forest Products Safety & Health Conference

November 25, 2025 · The 33rd annual Western Pulp, Paper, & Forest Products Safety & Health Conference will be held Dec. 2-5 at the Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront in Portland, Oregon.

Altech introduces LSF and RT AC/DC disconnect switches

October 20, 2025 · Altech’s new LSF and RT AC/DC disconnect switches are UL 60947-4-1 certified, configured for DIN-rail and base-mounting, and designed for simple and easy installation.

OSHA cites Carlton’s Tree Service after woodchipper fatality

September 23, 2025 · OSHA fined Carlton’s Tree Service $16,550 after a worker became caught in a chipper and was fatally decapitated. The company was cited previously for lacking head and fall protection.