OSHA Inspections of Retailer Warehouses Targeted by Watchdog (1)

A federal watchdog is scrutinizing OSHA’s enforcement efforts at fulfillment centers and warehouses such as those operated by Amazon.com Inc. and other retailers.

The inquiry by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General was disclosed Wednesday in letter from the inspector to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The letter didn’t specifically mention Amazon or any other retailer by name.

OSHA has faced frequent criticism from worker advocacy groups for infrequently citing Amazon for musculoskeletal injuries, such as joint pains from repetitive lifting, and a lack of Covid-19 precautions.

Enforcement records from OSHA show the agency in the ...