Senate Report Reveals High Injury Rates Among Amazon Warehouse Workers on Prime Day

Investigation highlights unsafe working conditions and understaffing during major sales events, calling for accountability and improved safety measures.

• Amazon warehouse injuries peak during Prime Day, with nearly 45 out of 100 workers affected in 2019.
• The Senate committee attributes high injury rates to understaffing and unsustainable productivity demands.
• Amazon disputes the findings, stating improvements in safety and reductions in injury rates since 2019.
• The report suggests that Amazon's profit-driven practices compromise worker safety.
• Senator Bernie Sanders calls for Amazon to improve worker conditions and provide realistic delivery estimates.

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