Employee disciplined for failing to wear a vehicle seat belt properly
Department of Sanitation v Parker, OATH Index #1923/10
The New York City Department of Sanitation sought discipline against Michael Parker, a sanitation worker, for improperly wearing his seatbelt while operating a Department vehicle.
A Sanitation Department safety inspector observed Parker driving with his shoulder belt tucked behind his left arm, and issued a ticket when, the inspector alleged Parker became belligerent after receiving a warning.
ALJ Ingrid Addison found Parker guilty of improperly wearing his seat belt while on duty and recommended that Parker be fined two days' pay.
The decision is posted on the Internet at:http://archive.citylaw.org/oath/10_Cases/10-1923.pdf