Centimark Corp. v. Department of Labor

**What Happened** Centimark Corporation, a roofing company, was cited by the Department of Labor for safety violations related to fall protection for workers. The company challenged these citations, arguing that the government's inspection was unconstitutional and that the violations weren't as serious as claimed. **What the Court Decided** The Washington Court of Appeals sided with the Department of Labor. The court ruled that the workplace inspection was legal and constitutional. It also found that there was strong evidence supporting the government's determination that Centimark committed serious safety violations and had repeatedly violated fall protection rules in the past. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces that workplace safety inspections are an important tool for protecting workers. When companies fail to provide proper fall protection equipment and safety measures, government inspectors can legally investigate and issue citations. The decision shows that courts will uphold safety violations when there's solid evidence, which helps ensure employers take workplace safety seriously. For workers in construction and roofing, this means stronger enforcement of rules designed to prevent potentially deadly falls.