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House committee accuses Amazon of obstructing its investigation of downstate warehouse collapse

Six people, including Austin McEwen, died when part of an Edwardsville warehouse collapsed during a tornado.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022

Labor Department orders Amazon to review emergency preparedness plans after tragedy at downstate warehouse

Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined the company’s severe weather emergency procedures met “minimal federal safety guidelines for storm sheltering,” according to a statement released Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Amazon warehouse where 6 died in Illinois tornado may have had structural problems, says attorney for victim’s family

An attorney for the family of a 26-year-old Amazon contractor who died in a Madison County Amazon warehouse collapse in December alleged Tuesday the facility showed signs of structural issues.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2022