Amazon denies fault, but critics argue it's further evidence of brutal labor conditions within the company.
“We’re deeply saddened by the passing of our colleagues and offer our condolences to their family and friends. Each of these tragic incidents have affected our teams greatly, and we are providing resources for families and employees who need them,” Amazon spokesman Sam Stephenson said in a statement provided to. “Our investigations are ongoing and we’re cooperating with OSHA, which is conducting its own reviews of the events, as it often does in these situations.
”Amazon also added that its internal investigation of the Camden, NJ, facility death stemming from a cardiac arrest shows that it “was not a work-related incident, and instead was related to a personal medical condition.” Eric Frumin, health and safety director at the union-supportingearlier this week that on-the-job heart attacks are often still work-related, even if stemming from underlying health conditions.
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