Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

California sawmill pays $375,000 fine for killed employee

MORGAN HILL, Calif. - A California-based supplier of Redwood, Douglas Fir, and plywood must pay $375,000 for the death of a sawmill employee in 2013.
 
Redwood Empire, also known as Pacific State Industries, allegedly engaged in unlawful business practices and worker safety law violations, according to a complaint from the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.