Federal regulators tell Amazon that the 'gamification' of its warehouses contributes to a 'high risk of serious' injury

Thu, 02/02/2023 - 09:34

View of a large warehouse interior with rows and rows of sorting machinery. — Federal safety regulators have again cited Amazon over injury risks to warehouse workers at more locations.
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Amazon was cited again by federal regulators alleging its warehouse workers face "high" injury risks.
Regulators said a "gamification system" encouraged working at a fast pace that could pose injury.
Amazon said it is cooperating with investigators and that it has worked to lower injury rates.

Amazon warehouse workers at multiple locations face higher risks of developing injuries from straining themselves on the job, according to federal safety regulators.