SPRINGFIELD, Ore – According to the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Springfield’s Twisted River Saloon has been fined $ 18,430 for violating COVID-19 safety protocols.
Government officials say the restaurant violates three standards, putting employees at risk.
The quote comes after an inspection was launched due to several complaints against the company.
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Twisted River reportedly opened for indoor dining in early January and continued the practice until the end of February, which was during a time when Lane County was considered at the “extreme risk” level.
The owner reportedly told inspectors that he preferred to reopen, even though he knew it was in violation of state requirements.
‘Most employers in Oregon strive to do the right thing by following occupational safety standards designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for employees. We thank them for their efforts as part of a project we all share in defeating this virus, ”said Michael Wood, Oregon OSHA Administrator. “As for the employers who insist on disregarding standards and endangering workers, we will continue to act where appropriate.”
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In addition to allowing indoor meals, Twisted River has also reportedly failed to develop and implement an infection control plan, government officials said. This involves rearranging the workspace to ensure physical distance. Finally, officials also said the company did not conduct a COVID-19 risk assessment to identify employees’ potential exposure to the virus and how to reduce it.
Twisted River Saloon has thirty days to appeal the quote.