USA13 April, 20261 min read
Amazon Worker Dies at Oregon Warehouse While Colleagues Continue Working
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A worker died at the Troutdale, Oregon PDX9 Amazon warehouse last week. Colleagues continued working around the body, with the deceased left unattended for over an hour.
Amazon Worker Dies at PDX9
An Amazon employee at the PDX9 warehouse in Troutdale, Oregon, died on the job last week. The worker collapsed on the floor and lay unattended while operations continued around him. Amazon confirmed the death and expressed condolences to the family.
Oregon OSHA determined the incident was not work-related. The PDX9 facility has a reputation for harsh conditions with high injury rates.
Heat and Safety Concerns
Employees reported the building had been especially hot after soundproof curtains were installed. They speculated the heat could have contributed to the employee's death. The worker was a tote runner, a physically demanding role.
The incident reignited worries about conditions at PDX9. Amazon has faced multiple probes over workplace safety.
Investigation and Accountability
The US Attorney's Office is conducting an ongoing investigation into workplace safety at Amazon warehouses. Amazon has seen a 43% reduction in its global recordable incident rate since 2019.
Workers expressed shock and anxiety over the conditions. The incident came days after a man set fire to a warehouse in protest of working conditions.