Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley
Working in an Amazon fulfillment center, warehouses where orders are packed and shipped, is a mentally and physically stressful job, for many reasons. The productivity level expected of workers takes a tremendous toll and puts them at risk for many types of injuries.
Below, our workers’ compensation lawyers in Bakersfield discuss some of the dangers of this type of work. If you have been injured while working at a fulfillment center or warehouse, we are available to discuss your legal options during a free case review.
With Amazon constantly wanting to get packages to consumers as quickly as possible, workers are pushed to complete tasks as quickly as possible. Workers report that they must handle thousands of items in a day. If they do not meet their assigned quota, they can be written up and eventually lose their jobs.
Warehouse workers may be exposed to ergonomic risk factors, such as:
Being under constant pressure can have a psychological toll, too, such as causing anxiety and stress on workers. In one report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health, 80 percent of workers at a New York fulfillment center said they often or sometimes felt that they had to work faster or harder. The report also found 63 percent of workers had their sleep negatively impacted because of their employment.
In 2018, Amazon was listed on the “Dirty Dozen” by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, signaling it as one of the most dangerous places to work in the United States. The company secured this listing due to its alleged pattern of unsafe working conditions and its focus on efficiency over the safety of its workforce.
The Guardian and The Atlantic have released stories about poor working conditions and injured employees who did not receive medical attention after being injured at work. Some of the complaints about working conditions at Amazon fulfillment centers included:
In several other situations, employees quit their jobs to avoid being injured. Some say that they are too scared to report their injuries because they fear retaliation.
An experienced lawyer from Berry, Smith & Bartell can explain your potential legal options if you were injured. The initial consultation is absolutely free and there is no obligation to take legal action. Our attorneys are not compensated unless you receive compensation.
For a free case evaluation with Berry, Smith & Bartell, a Professional Law Corporation call 1-800-848-6288 today!
Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley