Zoox Investigates Atlanta Workplace Safety Incident After Workers Report Toxic Gas Exposure
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, has temporarily suspended operations of its Atlanta test fleet following reports of workers experiencing toxic gas exposure symptoms.
The company confirmed it launched an investigation after receiving a complaint filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Details about the specific symptoms or the number of affected workers have not been disclosed.
Zoox, which develops and tests purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional controls like steering wheels or pedals, operates testing facilities in multiple cities including Atlanta, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Seattle. The company has not commented on when operations might resume or provided additional details about the ongoing investigation.