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Amazon Cited By OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its citation of Amazon for failing to record and properly report work-related injuries and illnesses. The proposed penalties totaled $29,008.

What Went Wrong

Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer and a prominent cloud service provider. They have transitioned into an internet-based business enterprise largely focused on providing e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence (AI) services. Amazon has over 1.3 million employees throughout the world.

That said, they still made mistakes that cost them a hefty fine from OSHA. They were cited for 14 recordkeeping violations which included the following:

  • Failing to properly record worker injuries and illnesses
  • Misclassified injuries and illnesses
  • Failed to report injuries and illnesses within the required timeframe
  • Did not provide OSHA with timely records

These citations followed site inspections in July and August at Amazon warehouse facilities in Deltona, Florida; Waukegan, Illinois; New Windsor and Castleton, New York; Aurora, Colorado; and Nampa, Idaho. The company has 15 days to comply with or contest the citations.

How To Avoid This From Happening To Your Business

Even with a company such as Amazon, ensuring you stay compliant and keep your employees safe is still challenging. However, there are resources available to business owners to help prevent these situations from happening. When you partner with a professional employer organization (PEO) like GMS, we have experts and resources in place to prevent situations similar to Amazon from happening. Should one of your employees get injured on the job, our partnership with CarivaCare provides our clients with 24/7 access to the workers’ compensation nurse triage program. You are quickly connected with knowledgeable, caring professionals who will assist your employees. We also have a team of safety experts who will visit your facility to ensure it is as safe as possible for you and your employees, thereby preventing injuries. Contact us today to learn more.