The Occupational Safety and Health Administration alsoopened a broader investigationinto Amazon warehouse working conditions, according to the company.
The cause of death for the New Jersey worker, who wasn’t identified, hasn’t been released.
He died July 13, the first of two days when Prime Day deals were officially offered.
HuffPostreported the deathon Monday.
An OSHA spokesperson said the agency is aware of the death and has opened an investigation.
The investigations come as Amazon faces increasing scrutiny for high injury rates.
Amazon has said it prioritizes worker safety with new training programs and other investments.
Workers have told CNET that they’vefaced delays and red tapein getting care and benefits after injuries at warehouses.
Amazon said the workers' experiences weren’t typical for its workforce.
