The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued a fine of $85,800 to Amazon.com Inc. for allegedly exposing workers to unsafe conditions at a fulfillment center in Spokane, according to a Wednesday statement.
An L&I inspection determined Amazon requires workers to execute repetitive motions, lifting, and other physical work at such a fast pace that it puts them at risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, the department said.
Maureen Lynch Vogel, an Amazon spokesperson, said in a statement Wednesday that the company disagrees with the allegations.
“Once again, L&I is relying on prior citations we have challenged— and ...