Weekly News Update — January 24, 2025

Another Sky Zone Cited for Overworking Teens, This Time in Tukwila

Called initially to investigate improper training and protection at a job site, L&I found that another Sky Zone trampoline park had been overworking their teenage employees. This is the company’s second location to face fines for such violations, and investigators found that 57 minors had been working without meal breaks, many of them also overworking on school nights. Read more.

Crane Falls on Everett Mall Building, Injuring Two Construction Workers

Last week, a crane fell on a building that is currently under construction at the Everett Mall. Workers were inside the building at the time of the incident, which injured two and send one to the hospital. Read more.

South Bend Man Killed in Terrace Heights Workplace Accident

Randy Cummings, a Yakima County man was killed in an industrial accident when a 20,000 pound counterweight fell on him, causing crushing injuries to most of his body. Workers at the site attempted to move the weight, but Cummings was pronounced dead at the scene. Read more.

At Emery | Reddy, PC, we don’t only assist workers in employment matters, but we also help those injured on the job to get the medical and financial compensation they need after an accident. if you or a loved one are struggling with an L&I claim, contact Emery | Reddy today to see how we may be able to help you.