Workplace Safety
Federal panel upholds OSHA citation for hazardous shelving at Johnstown warehouse
Feb 24, 2023
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission affirmed that Walmart violated federal workplace safety standards at its warehouse in Johnstown, NY when stored merchandise fell onto and seriously injured an employee in 2017. Walmart litigated the $10,000 citation for years.
Key Details
Agency
OSHRC / Dept of Labor
Date
February 24, 2023
Severity
Moderate
Penalty
$10000
Location
Johnstown, NY
Domain
Workplace Safety
Primary Source
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol?page=15
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