Amazon is being questioned about safety in an Illinois warehouse that was destroyed by a tornado

New York, December 14, 2018 : .

Amazon faces questions about safety and health policies in a warehouse located in Illinois.

Six workers were killed in the tornado that destroyed the facility, according to the BBCThe sister of one victim commented via social media that "This would never have happened" if the perpetrators had prioritized lives and productivity.According to the report, the company claimed that its team "worked fast" after the tornado.

When the tornado struck the warehouse, the roof fell on December 10.Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated in a statement that the company was "deeply disturbed" by the deaths.Clayton Cope (29), one of the victims, spoke with his loved ones on the telephone shortly before Edwardsvilles building was destroyed.

Now, questions are being raised over whether adequate shelter was available, whether workers were advised to go there immediately, and whether the shifts should have gone ahead that evening at all, given the warnings of severe weather, the report added.The Edwardsville site received tornado warnings between 8.06 p.m.and 8.16 p.m.on December 10 before the tornado struck the building at 8.27 p.m., Amazon said in a statement when contacted by the BBC, with events "happening incredibly fast".The company said that the team worked "incredibly quickly" to ensure as many employees and partners could reach the "shelter in place" site, the report added.

One cargo driver, Austin J McEwen, 26, died in the bathroom, where many workers said they had been directed to shelter after receiving emergency alerts on their mobile phones.san/ksk/ #Amazon #safety #Illinois #warehouse #destroyed #tornado #New York #New York #Austin .