Following inspections at six warehouse facilities, the e-commerce company now faces up to $29,000 in proposed penalties.
In 2021, 5,190 workers lost their lives compared to 4,764 in 2020.
The contractor now faces citations for five violations and $300,144 in proposed penalties.
The company’s list of citations and proposed penalties continue after the recent inspection.
Distracted driving can affect the driver, the reputation of the company and others on the road.
The two facilities are located in Massachusetts and are operated by Luminant.
Episode 180
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some of the most cited companies in 2022.
The employer did not test the oxygen levels in the sewer manhole, OSHA said.
Blocked exit routes and boxes that could have fallen contributed to the four repeat violations.
Episode 179
Let's talk testing for occupational hearing loss. Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with SHOEBOX's Alexa Gough to talk all about Hearing Conservation Programs, hearing testing and more.
Among the hazards found at the store were slip, trip and fall and fire hazards.
In total, the company was cited for two repeat violations and one serious violation.
The contractor was cited twice before for these hazards.
The deadline for nominations for the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is January 13, 2023.
OSHA cited the store for four repeated violations.
Episode 177
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what is in store for the safety and health industry in the future.
Even tasks as seemingly simple as shoveling snow can pose risks to employees.
The fines were issued for blocked electrical panels and stacked boxes that were “perilously close to collapsing,” the state’s Department of Labor & Industries said.
Packers, shippers and movers can protect themselves from visibly microbial contaminated goods.
The World Health Organization provides examples of successful practices to keep these workers safe.