Employer Can Contest Citation Because State Didn't Use Certified Mail

The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that an employer could contest a citation for an alleged violation of state safety regulations, even though it did not file an objection within 30 days of receiving the citation, because the state had not sent the citation by certified mail. Case: John Kuhni & Sons v. Labor Commission, No. 20160953-CA, 01/05/2018, published. Facts: On Feb. 22, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Utah Labor Commission issued a citation and notice of penalty against John Kuhni & Sons. The commission sent a copy of the citation to Kuhni by FedEx,...