The US Division of Labor’s Occupational Security and Well being Administration (OSHA) Wednesday cited three Amazon services for violations of the Occupational Security and Well being Act (OSH Act). The services have been cited for failing to offer a protected, non-hazardous atmosphere for workers.
These citations have been disclosed at a press convention held by US Legal professional for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams and Assistant Secretary of Labor Douglas Parker. The citations described office hazards that positioned staff in danger for musculoskeletal problems, together with extreme frequency of lifting packages, falling packages and unreasonably lengthy shifts.
Williams acknowledged that every one staff, together with Amazon staff, have the correct to work in an atmosphere with out hazards. The US Legal professional introduced that his workplace is investigating whether or not accidents have been deliberately hidden from OSHA and investigative authorities. Parker stated that the accidents and hazards come from a office that prioritizes velocity over security and inspired Amazon and different warehouse retailers to make sure the protection and wellbeing of their staff.
The three services that acquired the citations are situated in New Windsor, NewYork, Waukegan, Illinois, and Deltona, Florida. The citations have been launched following office security inspections carried out by OSHA final summer time. Three different services stay below investigation.
The citations come only one week after the Nationwide Labor Relations Board certified the Amazon Labor Union as an official union.
