Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Minnesota paid $15,862 after shipping infectious waste—like blood and body parts—to a recycling center, forcing a hazardous materials transfer and sparking renewed scrutiny over waste handling. This isn’t an isolated incident: over 300 similar cases have been documented in just three years. Workers face both physical and mental risks, while Minnesota lawmakers push for stricter rules. The state’s pollution control agency has levied over 8,000 penalties since 2019, totaling more than $24 million, all reinvested into environmental safety.
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