An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility
21 hours ago
- #Warehouse Incidents
- #Workplace Safety
- #Amazon
- An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale, Oregon (PDX9) warehouse, collapsing on the floor while work continued around them.
- Employees speculated that heat, exacerbated by soundproof curtains limiting airflow, may have contributed, noting cooler temperatures the next day.
- Amazon expressed condolences, provided grief counselors and family support, and stated Oregon OSHA deemed the incident non-work related.
- The PDX9 warehouse has a history of harsh conditions, with a 2018 report citing 26% injury rates and higher serious injury rates than industry averages.
- Amazon faces ongoing federal investigations into warehouse safety, including allegations of data manipulation and underreporting injuries.
- Amazon claims a 43% reduction in global incident rates since 2019 and over $2.5 billion invested in safety improvements.