"We're deeply saddened by the passing of a member of our team, and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their loved ones during this difficult time. We've been in touch with his family and have provided resources to support them."
"Several people claiming to work at PDX9 said that the building had been especially hot after soundproof curtains were installed, which limited airflow. They speculated that the heat could have contributed to the employee's death."
"Oregon's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined the incident to be non-work related. Employees were sent home early and were paid for the remainder of their shift."
"The PDX9 warehouse has a reputation for having harsh working conditions; in 2018, an investigation found that 26% of employees at the warehouse had sustained injuries."
An Amazon employee collapsed and died at the Troutdale, Oregon warehouse while others continued working. Amazon expressed condolences and provided support to the family and employees. Workers reported that the warehouse was particularly hot due to soundproof curtains limiting airflow, which they believed may have contributed to the incident. Despite these concerns, Oregon's OSHA deemed the death non-work related. The PDX9 warehouse has a history of harsh working conditions, with a significant percentage of employees reporting injuries in past investigations.
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