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The recent storms that hit an Amazon delivery station in Edwardsville, killing six people when the building collapsed, is under investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), according to ABC News.

The tornado was part of a large group of twisters that ripped through six states earlier this month, killing nearly 100 people with some still unaccounted for. The Edwardsville police department identified the Amazon building victims as Deandre S. Morrow, 28, of St. Louis; Kevin  D. Dickey, 62, of Carlyle, Ill.; Clayton Lynn Cope, 29, of Alton, Ill.; Etheria S. Hebb, 34, of St. Louis; Larry E. Virden, 46, of Collinsville, Ill.; and Austin J. McEwen, 26, of Edwardsville, Ill.

Rep. Brad Halbrook addressed the tragedy through Facebook, saying that it has been a tough weekend in central Illinois.

“Please join me in praying for the families suffering from loss or injury,” Halbrook said. “Also for the emergency personnel and utility workers along with all those trying to get life back to normal for everyone affected by this late Friday night storm.”

According to OSHA spokesman Scott Allen, compliance officers have been investigating at the complex since Saturday. He said OSHA has six months to complete the investigation, issue citations and propose any monetary penalties if violations are found. He said no further information will be released until the investigation is completed.

ABC News also reported that attorney Ben Crump, known for representing George Floyd’s family, will be representing the Morrow family and speaking with other injured workers and families.

“The family members we represent are deeply distraught and want answers to their questions,” Crump said in a prepared statement. “We are seeking to determine if Amazon did everything in its power to warn employees of the incoming danger from the tornado and provide a designated safe area for employees to shelter.”

The Intercept reported that some workers have said they did not receive any disaster training, with anonymous workers saying they never received tornado or fire drills in their entire career.

“I have been here six and a half years and have never once been involved in a tornado safety drill on my shift, as well as have not taken part in a fire safety drill in about two years,” an employee said. “This whole situation has got me thinking our site really needs to revise its safety drills because you never know when disaster and tragedy can strike.”