An Amazon worker collapsed and died on the job at a warehouse in Troutdale, Oregon. The incident has raised concerns about working conditions in fulfillment centers. Although Amazon says it is taking steps to improve safety, critics point to data showing high injury rates.

Several workers reported that the building had been abnormally hot due to soundproof curtains installed on site, which limited air circulation. This heat may have contributed to the worker's death, as fulfillment center work already demands a lot of physical effort.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined the incident was non-work-related, but Amazon has faced scrutiny over its handling of workplace injuries. In 2018, an investigation found that 26% of employees at this particular warehouse had sustained injuries. A report based on OSHA data from 2024 showed that Amazon’s fulfillment centers experience serious injuries more than twice the industry average.

Despite these challenges, Amazon claims to have seen a 43% reduction in its global recordable incident rate since 2019 and has invested over $2.5 billion in safety improvements, including hundreds of millions in 2026 alone. However, critics argue that more needs to be done.