Amazon Robot Malfunction Injures Dozens at New Jersey Warehouse
A robot malfunction at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey caused a safety incident on December 6, 2018. The robot punctured a can of bear repellent spray, releasing toxic fumes that injured dozens of workers.
The robot was designed to move merchandise around the warehouse, but it apparently got stuck and triggered the release of the bear repellent spray.
About two dozen people were hospitalized as a result of the incident. The full extent of their injuries is not specified in the report.