Amazon injuries more widespread than thought, study says

Amazon’s immense multi-level warehouse, called a fulfillment center, in Kent, Washington. The new national study, published on Oct 25 by the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for Urban Economic Development, found that 69% of workers surveyed stayed home without pay to recover, including 34% who did so three or more times. — Seattle Times/TNS

More than two-thirds of Amazon.com Inc US warehouse workers surveyed by researchers reported that they took unpaid time off to recover from pain or exhaustion sustained on the job.

The new national study, published on Oct 25 by the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for Urban Economic Development, found that 69% of workers surveyed stayed home without pay to recover, including 34% who did so three or more times.