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Amazon Warehouse Injuries Continue to Outpace Industry Despite Company Pledges

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Overview

  • Serious injury rates at Amazon warehouses remained higher than competitors and the company's own 2020 rates.
  • Amazon's total injury rate decreased slightly but was still nearly double the industry standard.
  • Critics argue high productivity quotas and lax oversight contribute to the dangerous conditions.
  • Regulators have cited multiple Amazon facilities for unsafe practices and failure to properly report injuries.