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State hands out historically large fines after two WA farm workers die from COVID

State hands out historically large fines after two WA farm workers die from COVID (Photo by Tim Matsui/Liaison) The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries doled out one of the largest total fines related to worker safety in the state’s history this week, following the death of two Central Washington farm workers. Two employees of Gebbers Farm Operations died after contracting COVID-19, having reportedly caught the virus in a work environment that L&I said had intentionally flouted safety rules. “Gebbers made it very apparent to investigators they had no intention of following the rules as written regarding temporary agricultural worker housing and transportation,” L&I Director Joel Sacks said in a news release.

Apple farm hit with $2 million fine after migrant workers die of COVID-19

Apple farm hit with $2 million fine after migrant workers die of COVID-19 Charles DavisDec 22, 2020, 07:49 IST In this photo taken Tuesday, June 16, 2020, orchard worker Francisco Hernandez reaches to pull honey crisp apples off the vine during a thinning of the trees at an orchard in Yakima, Wash.AP Photo/Elaine Thompson Gebbers Farms in the state of Washington has been fined over $2 million for egregious willful violations of COVID-19 health orders. coronavirus. COVID-19 is a known workplace hazard, and we expect businesses in Washington state to follow the requirements, a Washington official told Business Insider. They did not. That s the short of it.

Agricultural company fined for violating COVID-19 procedures after workers die

Agricultural company fined for violating COVID-19 procedures after workers die Justine Coleman © Getty Images Agricultural company fined for violating COVID-19 procedures after workers die A Washington state agricultural company was fined more than $2 million on Monday for violating coronavirus procedures after two workers died from COVID-19 in July. An investigation into Gebbers Farm Operations conducted by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) resulted in the department announcing the largest workplace safety and health fines in state history, according to a release. L&I s probe found 24 egregious willful violations, including 12 for unsafe sleeping arrangements and 12 for unsafe worker transportation. Each of those violations resulted in an $84,000 fine.

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