{"id":538757,"date":"2023-01-10T22:17:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T19:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/amazon-employees-rage-over-being-forced-to-work-after-colleague-died-from-heart-attack\/"},"modified":"2023-01-10T22:17:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T19:17:19","slug":"amazon-employees-rage-over-being-forced-to-work-after-colleague-died-from-heart-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-employees-rage-over-being-forced-to-work-after-colleague-died-from-heart-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"#Amazon employees rage over being forced to work after colleague died from heart attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a407a9ecd897\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span 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e-retailer for allegedly forcing them to \u201cliterally walk over a dead body\u201d after a co-worker suffered a fatal heart attack.<\/p>\n<p>Rick Jacobs, 61, was about to head home after working overnight at the DEN4 warehouse in Colorado Springs when he collapsed to the floor at 5 a.m. on Dec. 27, an Amazon spokesperson <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2023\/01\/04\/amazon-employee-passes-away-colorado-springs-facility-company-responds-concerns\/?fbclid=IwAR20G7YNEKDTSZoNx984xK9mUes4DP8c2cJfp2ZMMU7bXKekCpwMEYfmBIE\">told KKTV-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plant managers allegedly then cordoned off his body using cardboard boxes while staffers arriving for their morning shift were forced to continue working just feet away, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2023\/jan\/09\/amazon-employee-death-warehouse-floor-colorado\">witnesses cited by the Guardian<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon, whose founder is billionaire Jeff Bezos, made employees \u201cliterally walk over a dead body to make you more money,\u201d an anonymous staffer at the facility wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The staffer\u2019s lengthy post laid out a horrific scene as workers showed up for their shift. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I arrived at 6:30 this morning I saw the fire truck ambulance and police department still at the facility,\u201d the post said. \u201cNot knowing why they were there we all went in clocked in and started to work.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-colorado-springs-den4-warehouse.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Rick Jacobs, 61, died of a heart attack before dawn on Dec. 27 just as he was about to finish up a night shift at the DEN4 warehouse in Colorado Springs.\" class=\"wp-image-25306469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-colorado-springs-den4-warehouse.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-colorado-springs-den4-warehouse.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-colorado-springs-den4-warehouse.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Rick Jacobs, 61, died of a heart attack before dawn Dec. 27 just as he was about to finish up a night shift at the DEN4 warehouse in Colorado Springs.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Facebook\/Harlan Hardin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s when we found out from a night shift employee (not from management) that someone had died and that person was still at the facility,\u201d the post continued. \u201cThere were some employees who were less than 10ft away from the deceased (who was covered) working.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI cannot even begin to say how upset and angry I am at the disrespect for human life from Amazon and our <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> manager Nick McKeen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The note went on to say: \u201cNo one should have been told to work alongside a dead body, particularly after witnessing it. \u2026 No warnings before walking into the building. No on-site counselor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The employee added: \u201cSimply a flyer put out days later informing us of how to receive mental health counseling.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-employee-death-post.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"An anonymous employee posted a message on Facebook blasting the company for allegedly cordoning off the body with cardboard boxes as staffers worked nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-25306467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-employee-death-post.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-employee-death-post.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1152 1152w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-employee-death-post.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=768 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-employee-death-post.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-employee-death-post.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><figcaption>An anonymous employee posted a message on Facebook blasting the company for allegedly cordoning off the body with cardboard boxes as staffers worked nearby.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An Amazon spokesperson strongly refuted allegations that workers were anywhere near the body or that it was cordoned off. The company said managers surrounded the body for privacy and security, according to the Guardian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is very dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointing to see that a factually incorrect social media post is overshadowing this tragic event,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p>The Amazon rep also said:\u00a0\u201cAnyone who wanted to take time off that day was allowed to do so. Support services were offered to any employee who was in need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Post has reached out to McKeen seeking comment. <\/p>\n<p>Contact information for Jacobs\u2019 family was not immediately available.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague who passed away on Dec. 27,\u201d the Amazon spokesperson told The Post. \u201cOur condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time and we\u2019re offering services and support to them and his colleagues as they grieve.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/nicholas-mckeen-amazon-colorado-springs.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"The anonymous social media post faulted Nicholas McKeen, the director of operations at the facility. McKeen declined to comment when reached by The Post.\" class=\"wp-image-25306472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/nicholas-mckeen-amazon-colorado-springs.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/nicholas-mckeen-amazon-colorado-springs.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/nicholas-mckeen-amazon-colorado-springs.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The anonymous social media post faulted Nicholas McKeen, the director of operations at the facility. McKeen declined to comment when reached by The Post.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sentiments expressed in the social media post echoed those in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> media reports linked to the incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFinding out what had happened after walking through there had made me feel very uncomfortable, as there is a blatant disregard of human emotions at this facility,\u201d an anonymous employee <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2023\/jan\/09\/amazon-employee-death-warehouse-floor-colorado\">told the Guardian.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cManagement could have released those employees affected by offering [voluntary time off], so that they did not need to use their own time, but nope, that did not happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-logo-sign-building.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Last year, four Amazon warehouse employees died on the job in separate incidents.\" class=\"wp-image-25306470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-logo-sign-building.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-logo-sign-building.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/amazon-logo-sign-building.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Last year, four Amazon warehouse employees died on the job in separate incidents.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jacobs\u2019 death was the fifth last year at an Amazon plant. Three of the deaths were at facilities in New Jersey and the fourth was at a warehouse in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>One of those who died reportedly suffered cardiac arrest while another sustained a head injury after falling off a ladder.<\/p>\n<p>Another fatality was said to have been caused by a forklift accident. The fourth death is still under investigation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-wrapper twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE: Two Amazon workers died within hours of each other at the company\u2019s Bessemer warehouse last month.<\/p>\n<p>One was denied sick leave before suffering a fatal stroke.<\/p>\n<p>Workers tell <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrimKim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GrimKim<\/a> that 6 people have died at the facility this year and Amazon is trying to cover it up. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jo0nAyi82O\">pic.twitter.com\/Jo0nAyi82O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MorePerfectUS\/status\/1473765015689863176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The four deaths prompted an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency which operates under the auspices of the Department of Labor. 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