Amazon—Six Amazon warehouse workers killed when tornado destroyed Edwardsville, Illinois facility
On December 10, 2021, a tornado tore through an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, killing 6 employees. Questions arose about whether Amazon had adequate severe weather protocols and whether workers were directed to shelter in the safest areas. The incident raised broader concerns about Amazon's warehouse safety procedures and whether the company prioritized operations over worker safety during severe weather events.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worker Rights | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.590 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (critical ×2) × confidence (0.59)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
NPR reported six Amazon workers killed in Edwardsville warehouse tornado collapse
Six Amazon warehouse employees were killed when a tornado struck the Edwardsville, Illinois facility on December 10, 2021, causing a partial building collapse. The incident raised questions about Amazon's severe weather safety protocols and whether workers were adequately directed to safe shelter locations.