SEATTLE — The Federal Aviation Administration proposed fining Amazon.com $91,000 on Wednesday for shipping an item in violation of hazardous materials regulations.
The agency alleges that Amazon shipped an 8-ounce plastic container of GE Caulk Smoother last summer, and that workers at a UPS sorting facility in Kentucky discovered that about four ounces of flammable alcohol had leaked through the container. In a press release, the agency said, “Amazon failed to provide emergency response information and used a box that was not adequate for shipping.”
Amazon, which didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, has 30 days to respond to the FAA.
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