1910.263(l)(9)(ii): Bakery Oven Safety Device Inspections
All safety devices on bakery ovens must be inspected at least twice a month by a specially appointed, properly instructed bakery employee, and at least once a year by representatives of the oven manufacturers.
Key takeaways
- 1910.263(l)(9)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 47 times in the last 3 years, in 47 inspections, with $124,535 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PR (35), MN (7), HI (1).
- Related part: 1910.263(l) Ovens (50 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.263(l)(9)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.263 Bakery equipment, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) All safety devices on ovens shall be inspected at intervals of not less than twice a month by an especially appointed, properly instructed bakery employee, and not less than once a year by representatives of the oven manufacturers. 47 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.263.
Export the list: 47 inspections cited 1910.263(l)(9)(ii) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Top states: PR (35), MN (7), HI (1), TX (1), VA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PARGUERA PLAZA, INC. | LAJAS, PR | $9,931 |
| ALO AND JOHN INC. | HORMIGUEROS, PR | $7,094 |
| GUANAJUATO BAKERY | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,775 |
| FOT INVESTMENTS LLC | MAYAGUEZ, PR | $6,632 |
| KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1 | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $6,465 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Several questions regarding OSHA's LOTO and Bakery standards 29 CFR 1910.147 and 1910.263. (2006-08-25)
- OSHA does not certify oven inspectors;must be representative of the oven manufacturer. (2001-10-23)
- Annual inspection of bakery ovens by qualified persons. (1998-04-24)
- Employees as qualified to inspect ovens in satisfaction on the requirements of the 29 CFR 1910.263(i)(9)(ii). (1990-12-28)
- Background and experience to be qualified to conduct annual inspections of the bakery ovens required under OSHA standards. (1990-02-23)
- Oven inspections required by 1910.263(l)(9)(ii) and definitions of "Protecting Devices" and "Safety Devices". (1989-05-23)
- Oven inspections required by 1910.263(l)(9)(ii). (1989-05-12)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.263(l) Ovens 50 citations
- 1910.263(l)(9) General requirements 50 citations
- 1910.263(l)(9)(i) 1 citations
- 1910.263(l)(9)(iv)
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Frequently asked questions
How often must bakery oven safety devices be inspected by staff?
At intervals of not less than twice a month by an especially appointed, properly instructed bakery employee.
How often must the manufacturer inspect?
Not less than once a year by representatives of the oven manufacturers.
Who can do the employee inspections?
An especially appointed, properly instructed bakery employee.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.263 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-01
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.