Amazon Faces More Fines From The FAA

Shares of Amazon (AMZN) - Get Report were up slightly Thursday on news that the Federal Aviation Administration is fining the company for allegedly mishandling shipments of dangerous chemicals. A Wall Street Journal report says the FAA will fine the e-commerce giant $130,000. This marks the third fine in less than two weeks for Amazon for violating rules related to shipping hazardous materials by air. Earlier this month, the Journal reported that the FAA fined the company $350,000 for a similar alleged violation that occurred in 2014.

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