PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The State of Oregon says it has fined four businesses a combined $44,600 for what the state considers “willful” violations of regulations meant to protect workers from COVID-19. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports three of the four businesses have indicated they will appeal the fines, and the fourth still could appeal. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health administration has issued 159 citations to employers for violating COVID-19 safety requirements since the pandemic began. Additional citations are pending. A total of 32 violations have been issued to employers who the state says willfully flouted rules meant to protect workers from contracting COVID-19.
4 businesses fined for ‘willful’ COVID-19 violations
