An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility
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An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility

TechCrunch·15h ago·Neutral

What Happened

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale, Oregon PDX9 warehouse last week. The worker collapsed on the floor while colleagues continued working. Amazon stated Oregon OSHA determined it non-work related. Workers reported excessive heat after soundproof curtains limited airflow. Amazon provided grief counselors and paid employees for lost shifts. The facility has faced prior safety scrutiny.

Key Entities

AmazonTroutdale OregonPDX9 warehouseOSHAMultnomah CountyWestern Edge

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