Article: Mountain States Construction Company appeals state fine/firm cites safety meeting it conducted on morning of death of worker Raul Garza

SUNNYSIDE - Mountain States Construction Co. is appealing a citation from the state Department of Labor and Industries that states the company didn't comply with safety regulations.

The department issued the citation after investigating a Feb. 7 accident in which one worker was electrocuted and another injured.

The $1,350 fine was for failing to maintain a clearance of 10 feet from an energized electrical line.

Company spokesman Joe Will said Mountain State took numerous safety and education precautions and that the accident was out of its control.

In fact, on the morning of the accident the company had an all- employee safety meeting during which electrical safety was discussed, Will said.

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