The state Environment Department has fined New MexiCann Natural Medicine $142,000 for worker safety violations related to the October fire that seriously injured two employees and led to the owner being charged with arson.
The agency cited New MexiCann for six violations at the same time the state Department of Health seeks to revoke the company’s license to produce medical cannabis.
New MexiCann has closed its main facility on San Mateo Lane in Santa Fe, where the fire occurred, as its legal and regulatory troubles mount.
“The indifference shown to worker safety by this company is inexcusable,” state Environment Secretary James Kenney said in a statement. “Willful violations of worker safety requirements must have consequences for employers — every employee deserves to come home from work healthy.”
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