OSHA issues citations on three more Amazon fulfillment centers
Many Amazon DC workers have cited dangerous working conditions as a reason for unionizing and one DC in Staten Island, New York was successful. But now, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining the fray. Amazon fulfillment centers in Florida, Illinois, and New York have been issued citations due to hazardous working conditions. The citations referenced employee exposure to ergonomic hazards and equipment risks along with performing tasks that risk lower-back injuries.
OSHA has been watching the massive retailer and warehouse company closely as Amazon faced increased scrutiny from lawmakers, labor groups, and the public, who are concerned about the safety and well-being of workers in these facilities. Amazon has been criticized for not providing paid leave to employees who are infected with COVID-19 or who have been exposed to the virus.
Amazon’s recent decision to bring employees back to the office five days a week, starting next year, has stirred strong reactions among staff.