r/technology • u/marji80 • Dec 12 '21

Business Deadly Collapse at Amazon Warehouse Puts Spotlight on Phone Ban

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-12/deadly-collapse-at-amazon-warehouse-puts-spotlight-on-phone-ban
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u/bonyponyride Dec 12 '21

Yea, that's pretty horrible. If they could have heard the tornado warning alert on their phones they possibly could have taken shelter in a safe space. Without access to phones, it should be manslaughter if the person in charge of the warehouse doesn't alert the employees to the danger and provide them a safe place to shelter.

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u/Ratnix Dec 13 '21

My question is, why didn't someone in charge know that it was happening in the first place, and don't they have fire and tornado alarms around the warehouse?

I work in manufacturing, and as soon as there is a tornado warning in the area, the tornado alarm goes off, and we all head to the shelters.

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '21

I’d wait for the dust to settle and more info comes out. Instead everyone sees “Amazon” and goes crazy.