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Multiple serious and willful asbestos violations result in nearly $800,000 in fines
James Thorpe, Northlake Capital & Development, 3917 Densmore LLC, and Chris Walters have each been cited for 11 willful and serious violations. In total, the fines for the four separate investigations add up to $789,200.
Agriculture safety events planned for February in Eastern Washington -- register now
Agriculture is one of Washington's largest industries. Unfortunately, it continues to have one of the highest injury rates. The state is working to change that with upcoming workplace safety events geared specifically toward agricultural workers and management.
Snohomish County real estate broker and housekeeper charged in separate workers' comp scams
A commercial real estate broker accused of faking injuries and a housekeeper accused of double-dipping workers' comp benefits each face criminal charges in unrelated cases in Snohomish County.
Our communications staff are here to answer your questions about L&I's programs and services.
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General agency information, legislative issues. | Tim Church Public Affairs Manager 360-902-5673 Tim.Church@Lni.wa.gov |
Workers' compensation insurance – employer services | Tim Church Public Affairs Manager 360-902-5673 Tim.Church@Lni.wa.gov |
Workers' compensation claims – medical providers | Barbara Davis 360-902-4216 Barbara.Davis@Lni.wa.gov |
Workplace safety and health | Frank Ameduri 360-902-5413 Frank.Ameduri@Lni.wa.gov |
Injured Young Workers Speakers Program | Xenofon Moniodis 360-902-6458 Xenofon.Moniodis@Lni.wa.gov |
Contractor registration Fraud prevention and investigations Plumber certification Underground economy |
Debby Abe 360-902-6043 Debby.Abe@Lni.wa.gov |
Apprenticeship and prevailing wage Boiler inspections Electrical inspections and licensing Elevators Manufactured home (factory-assembled structures) Prevailing wage Wage-and-hour topics: minimum wage, overtime, minor workers, and wage claims |
Matthew Erlich 360-902-6508 Matthew.Erlich@Lni.wa.gov |
Small business outreach |
Rose Gundersen 360-902-4865 1-800-987-0145 SmallBusiness@Lni.wa.gov |
Director of Community Relations | Uriel Iniguez 360-902-5411 Uriel.Iniguez@Lni.wa.gov |
L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health and security of Washington workers and protecting the public from unsafe work and economic hardship.
See the complete list of L&I facts and figures (253 KB PDF).
(Last update: Dec. 2017)
For information about workers' compensation figures, see Your Premium Dollars at Work (2016) (F200-027-000):
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Rates and Rating | |
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Experience rating parameters These files contain information on the various factors used in Calculating a Firm's Experience Modification Factor. |
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Workers' comp insurance rates These files contain information on the base rates for workers' compensation. The base rates reflect rates prior to the application of experience factors. |
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Injury and Fatality Statistics | |
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BLS injury and fatality statistics. | |
Data from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program. |
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Medical Provider Reports | |
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Provider Network Status Report (PNSR)
Downloadable data set containing information about providers' L&I Medical Provider Network (MPN) status. |
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Self-Insurance Files | |
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Self-insured employers list An alphabetic list of self-insured employers with their contact phone numbers. |
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Third Party Administrators (TPA) contact information An alphabetic list of Third Party Administrators and their contact phone numbers. |
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Workers' Comp Files | |
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A list of active workers' compensation accounts and their premium range, retro status and contact information. | |
A list of active workers' compensation accounts, their experience factor, and information on premium and employee range by risk class. | |
Workers' comp injury data. |
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Multiple serious and willful asbestos violations result in nearly $800,000 in fines
James Thorpe, Northlake Capital & Development, 3917 Densmore LLC, and Chris Walters have each been cited for 11 willful and serious violations. In total, the fines for the four separate investigations add up to $789,200.
Agriculture safety events planned for February in Eastern Washington -- register now
Agriculture is one of Washington's largest industries. Unfortunately, it continues to have one of the highest injury rates. The state is working to change that with upcoming workplace safety events geared specifically toward agricultural workers and management.
Snohomish County real estate broker and housekeeper charged in separate workers' comp scams
A commercial real estate broker accused of faking injuries and a housekeeper accused of double-dipping workers' comp benefits each face criminal charges in unrelated cases in Snohomish County.
“Keep Washington safe and working”
L&I’s mission is to “keep Washington safe and working.” The agency administers a number of critical programs including the state’s workers’ compensation system and its occupational safety and health program.
L&I's various and diverse programs are led by a group of hard-working professionals and subject matter experts known as the department's Leadership Team. In addition to leading their own programs on a day-to-day basis, this group works together to determine future direction and policies for the entire organization. In essence, they are L&I's brain trust.
Joel Sacks, Director
Joel Sacks was appointed Director of the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in January, 2013 by Governor Jay Inslee, making him one of 3 ex-officio members serving on the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB). He is the vice-chair of the WSIB Committee and a member of the Private Markets, Audit, and Administrative Committees.
Previously, Joel worked at the state Employment Security Department for nearly 8 years serving as Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for the Budget, Policy, and Communications Division.
Prior to joining Employment Security, Joel was Deputy Director of Field Services at L&I. He also served 4 years at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the U.S. Department of Labor.
Joel holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Haverford College and a master’s degree in public administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Public Affairs. He lives in Olympia with his wife and two daughters.Elizabeth (Liz) Smith, Deputy Director
Elizabeth Smith was appointed as Deputy Director in March 2018. She previously served as Assistant Director for L&I’s Fraud Prevention & Labor Standards division. Liz’s other positions at L&I include program manager for the Worker’s Comp Fraud Prevention and Compliance program, the Employment Standards program, and the L&I Office of Apprenticeship.
Prior to joining L&I in 2004, Liz worked as legislative staff for the California State Senate. Liz graduated from Western Washington University, and completed a post-graduate Public Affairs Leadership Fellowship through the Coro Foundation.
Randi Warick, Deputy Director for Financial Management
Randi Warick was appointed the deputy director of Financial Management at L&I in 2013.
Prior to working for L&I, Randi served as the assistant commissioner for the Budget, Performance and Research Division at the Employment Security Department.
During her 28-year career of state service, Randi has held senior leadership roles for 6 other state agencies, including the Department of Corrections and the Office of Financial Management.
Randi and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors and have 2 children, both of whom are in college.
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