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Potelco Inc. v. Dept Of Labor & Industries

Wash. Ct. App.June 13, 2016No. 73226-9
Defendant WinPotelco, Inc.
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Case Details

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Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

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Claim Types

Whistleblower

Outcome

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals' decision upholding citations against Potelco for failing to establish an equipotential zone and failing to effectively enforce its accident prevention program. The employer's defense of unpreventable employee misconduct was rejected based on substantial evidence of inadequate safety enforcement.

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