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"Senate Probe Links Amazon Prime Day to Spike in Worker Injuries"

A Senate probe has found that Amazon's Prime Day is a significant cause of worker injuries, with internal data showing nearly 45 injuries per 100 workers during the event. The report criticizes Amazon for understaffing during peak periods, endangering workers. Amazon disputes the findings, citing improvements in safety and reduced injury rates since 2019. The company faces ongoing scrutiny and investigations over its workplace safety practices.

via NBC News|

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business1 year ago•2 min saved

"Senate Probe Links Amazon Prime Day to Spike in Worker Injuries"

A Senate probe has found that Amazon's Prime Day significantly contributes to worker injuries, with internal data showing nearly half of warehouse workers were injured during the event. The investigation highlights understaffing and increased workloads as key issues, despite Amazon's claims of safety improvements and reduced injury rates. The company faces ongoing scrutiny and regulatory investigations over its workplace safety practices.

via CNBC|

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

Elon Musk's Unusual Request: No Safety Clothes for SpaceX Workers

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has been accused by employees of discouraging the use of yellow-colored safety clothes because he doesn't like bright colors. Reuters' investigation revealed that SpaceX has had at least 600 previously unreported worker injuries since 2014, including eight accidents resulting in amputations. Some former supervisors also claimed that Musk had machinery repainted to black or blue and instructed workers not to wear yellow safety vests when he was on site. This report follows an open letter from SpaceX employees last year criticizing Musk's behavior as a "source of distraction and embarrassment."

via Yahoo Finance|

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Elon Musk's Unconventional Dress Code: No Safety Clothes Allowed"

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has been accused by employees of discouraging the use of yellow-colored safety clothes due to his dislike of bright colors. Reuters' investigation revealed that SpaceX has had at least 600 previously unreported worker injuries since 2014. Musk's alleged disregard for safety measures also includes repainting machinery from industrial safety yellow to black or blue and playing with a novelty flamethrower during visits to SpaceX sites. Some workers were reportedly told not to wear yellow safety vests when Musk was present. Last year, some employees wrote an open letter criticizing Musk's behavior as a "source of distraction and embarrassment."

via Business Insider|

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