Amazon Worker Dies at Troutdale, Oregon Warehouse; Company Calls Incident Non-Work Related

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0200

An Amazon employee at the PDX9 fulfillment center in Troutdale, Oregon, passed away while on the job last week. According to reports, the worker collapsed on the floor during a shift, and colleagues continued working around the body until emergency services arrived. Amazon confirmed the death and stated it has been in contact with the employee's family, providing them resources and support. The company also offered onsite grief counselors and additional assistance to staff at the facility. Employees were sent home early and paid for the full shift, while the night shift was canceled with pay. Some workers on Reddit reported unusually high temperatures in the warehouse after soundproof curtains were installed, potentially limiting airflow and adding to the physical strain of the job. However, Amazon said Oregon's OSHA determined the incident was non-work related. The PDX9 facility has faced scrutiny in the past for harsh working conditions, including a 2018 investigation that found 26%