FAA Proposes $120,000 Civil Penalty Against UPS, Inc. for Improper Shipment of Lithium Batteries by Air
February 25, 2020
On January 24, 2020, the FAA proposed a $120,000 civil penalty against UPS, Inc. for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials regulations by knowingly shipping multiple loosely packed and damaged lithium batteries by air. Lithium ion batteries that are damaged, defective and likely to generate dangerous levels of heat are forbidden for air transportation on cargo and passenger carrying aircraft. Additionally, according to the FAA, these packages were not accompanied by a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous goods, properly described, marked nor labeled to indicate the hazardous nature of its contents.
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