SEATTLE — A Puget Sound asbestos removal contractor is facing more than $200,000 in fines after Washington state workplace safety officials said the company knowingly exposed workers to extremely hazardous conditions while also indicating to inspectors that the site was safe.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Seattle Environmental Services LLC on Jan. 26 for ignoring more than a dozen safety rules concerning asbestos removal, putting workers at serious risk.
Asbestos is extremely hazardous and can cause fatal diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer…