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Dick's Drive-In

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  1. 2021

    Washington state fines Dick's Drive-In $35,100

    Fine or penalty

    The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries fined Dick's Drive-In $35,100 for health and safety violations, including failures involving worker safety equipment and workplace protections. The company said it disagreed with several findings and would appeal them.

    Company response

    • Denial — Dick’s Drive-In

      Dick’s strongly disagrees with three of them and will be appealing.

    Source excerpt

    • Fines were levied for failing to provide workers with required safety equipment to protect workers from blood, needles, bleach, and from burns suffered while grilling burgers.
    • Dick’s Drive-In was fined $35,100 by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for various health and safety violations, according to the results of a health inspection report issued on Aug. 4.