New report on Amazon Illinois warehouse collapse

The Verge:

Collapsed Amazon warehouse had construction defects, says family of slain worker

https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/12/23021839/amazon-warehouse-tornado-collapsed-construction-defects-slain-worker

“The Amazon warehouse that collapsed with employees inside during a December tornado outbreak might have harbored a “grave violation” of building code that made the structure extremely vulnerable, according to an attorney representing the family of a worker who died there.

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Supporting columns in parts of the warehouse that collapsed might not have been properly secured to the ground, according to a newly unearthed report filed by a structural engineer who was asked by local officials to assess the damage after the tornado.

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The building was built before Amazon leased the facility, but the family believes that Amazon should have spotted the deficiencies.“

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Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel told local news outlet KSDK that “Investigators continue to conduct a comprehensive forensic examination of the building and debris — so it’s premature and misleading to suggest there were any structural issues. The original developer completed construction on this building in 2018 in compliance with all applicable building codes as documented by the city and the original owner. The building was re-inspected and passed City inspections in 2020 when Amazon leased the building.”