WA LnI News Releases

Washington State Fines Roofing Companies Over $1.4 Million for Fall Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has issued over $1.4 million in fines to five construction companies in the last four months for fall protection violations. Falls from heights remain the most cited serious workplace safety violation in the state, with companies failing to provide proper safety gear for employees working at heights above four feet.

Bus Driver Charged with Theft for Faking Injury to Collect Benefits

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced a Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for allegedly collecting over $50,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working multiple other jobs. The driver is accused of falsely attesting he was too injured to work, defrauding the system and potentially impacting benefits for genuinely injured workers.

Asbestos removal company fined for exposing workers and misleading investigators

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has cited Seattle Environmental Services LLC for over $200,000 in fines for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos and misleading investigators. The company ignored multiple safety rules during an asbestos removal project, putting workers at serious risk.