The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has cited two employers for violations that exposed workers to asbestos during the demolition of a Seattle apartment building. Asbestos can cause cancer and other fatal illnesses. An L&I investigation into the …
State regulators have cited the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg for improperly disposing of materials containing asbestos. The Department of Environmental Protection recently issued a notice of violation to the hospital. Department spokeswoman Kelley Gillenwater tells media outlets that …
Federal safety officials have cited Ford Motor Co.’s Buffalo, N.Y. plant for alleged asbestos violations. The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed fines of $41,800. OSHA officials say inspectors found eight violations. One involved a pipefitter who …