An Amazon employee died after collapsing during a shift at the company’s PDX9 fulfilment centre in Troutdale, Oregon. While Amazon said workers were sent home with pay and safety officials found no workplace link, reports claimed operations briefly continued. The incident has renewed scrutiny over warehouse conditions, injury rates, and ongoing concerns surrounding employee safety
An employee at an Amazon fulfilment centre in Troutdale, Oregon, died last week after reportedly collapsing while on duty, drawing renewed attention to working conditions inside large warehouse facilities in the United States.
The incident occurred at Amazon’s PDX9 warehouse, where the worker was found unresponsive on the floor during operations. The company later confirmed the death, expressing condolences to the employee’s family and offering support services to staff members affected by the tragedy.
Company response and immediate actions
In an official statement, Amazon said employees were allowed to leave early following the incident and were paid for the remainder of their shifts. The scheduled night shift was also cancelled, with workers receiving compensation despite not reporting to work.
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