US Watchdog Nudges Amazon Over Laxity In Recording Workhouse Injuries

The U.S. Department of Labor called out Amazon.Com, Inc AMZN during inspections at six warehouse facilities in five states for failing to record work-related injuries and illnesses precisely.
The findings are part of an ongoing investigation. Amazon faced $29,008 in proposed penalties.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, after a referral from U.S. Attorney’s Office, launched inspections on July 18, 2022, at Amazon locations in Deltona, Florida; Waukegan, Illinois; and New Windsor, New York; and on August 1, 2022, at sites in Aurora, Colorado; Nampa, Idaho; and Castleton, New York.
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OSHA issued citations for failing to record injuries and illnesses, misclassifying injuries and diseases, and delayed recording of injuries and illnesses.
In April, a study suggested Amazon U.S. warehouse workers suffered severe injuries at twice the rate of rival companies.
In 2021, Amazon accounted for almost half of all injuries in the industry while making up a third of all U.S. warehouse workers.
Price Action: AMZN shares traded higher by 0.56% at $88.35 in the premarket on the last check Monday.