US surimi maker Shining Ocean's willful disregard of COVID safety measures caused the death of employee

The company was fined $56,000 for its lack of basic COVID protocols at a staff meeting, where 16 employees became infected and one died.

“Management got complacent about workplace safety, and it cost a worker his life," said Craig Blackwood, assistant director of L&I.
“Management got complacent about workplace safety, and it cost a worker his life," said Craig Blackwood, assistant director of L&I.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 27 April 2022, 17:16Updated 27 April 2022, 17:16