Washington Hotel Owner Faces Charges Over Asbestos Removal, Fined $355K June 24, 2019 A Seattle, Wash. hotel owner is facing a felony perjury charge and state Clean Air Act violations after authorities said...
Washington Employers May See Big Drop in 2019 Workers’ Comp Rates September 20, 2018 The price of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington could drop significantly in 2019. The Washington Department of Labor & Industries...
Serious Worker Injuries at Lead to $250K in Fines for Washington Manufacturer August 9, 2018 By Don Jergler A Seattle, Wash. company that manufactures electronics mounting systems and other products is facing more than $250,000 in fines for...
Washington Asbestos Removal Company Fined $229K for Unsafe Conditions July 17, 2018 An Edmonds, Wash.-based asbestos removal contractor has been cited by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries for multiple willful...
Former Washington Corrections Officer Jailed In $100K Workers’ Comp Scam January 26, 2017 A former Washington state corrections officer accused of holding three jobs while claiming he was too disabled to work will...
Washington Workers’ Comp Rates for 2017 to Increase Less Than 1% November 30, 2016 The average premium for workers’ compensation coverage in Washington will go up less than 1 percent in 2017, according to...
Washington Employer Fined for Asbestos Violations October 19, 2016 A Kirkland, Wash. asbestos removal contractor has been cited for several workplace health violations that reportedly put workers, contractors and...
Washington Casino Dealer Ordered to Repay $27K in Workers’ Comp Scam March 9, 2016 A Spokane, Wash. card dealer caught working at casinos while receiving disability benefits must repay more than $27,000. Victor Arredondo,...
Washington Companies Fined $370,000 for Asbestos Violations November 10, 2014 The Washington Department of Labor & Industries cited two employers for violations that exposed workers to asbestos during the demolition...
Washington Bottle Maker Fined After Worker’s Hand Amputated November 5, 2014 The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has fined a plastic bottle manufacturer in Battle Ground $86,800 for safety violations...