YAKIMA, Wash. – A fitness center near Yakima is the first employer in the state to be cited for ignoring the Safe Start order.
They are facing nearly $10,000 in fines.
L&I cited the company this week after inspectors found Anytime Fitness Selah open for business on June 15 when it should have been closed under the Governor’s order.
Before the inspection, state workers contacted the business multiple times to inform them about the order and direct them to close.
L&I was informed by numerous community members who reported that the business was open including a staff member who drove by and saw the building was packed with customers.
Anytime Fitness Selah has until July 5th to close, or 15 working days to appeal.
Yakima County is one of the state’s most active areas for COVID-19 infections and remains in Phase 1 of the plan.