In episode 102 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen shares an alarming report released by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) regarding high injury rates in Amazon warehouses.
Carmen discusses the findings that reveal Amazon’s prioritization of speed over worker safety, the manipulation of injury data, and inadequate medical care for injured employees. Key takeaways include the types of injuries workers face, the importance of reporting these injuries, and the need for stricter workplace safety regulations.