A Wells Fargo employee was found dead in her cubicle, four days after she last clocked in for work, raising serious concerns about workplace safety and the well-being of employees. The incident occurred at the Wells Fargo office in Tempe, Arizona. According to reports, Diane Prudhomme, an employee at the bank, first clocked into work on August 16th at 7 a.m. However, it wasn’t until August 20th that building security contacted authorities regarding a “subject down” after her body was discovered in her cubicle.
A colleague, who had been exploring the building, made the grim discovery. At 4:55 p.m. on August 20th, authorities declared Prudhomme dead at the scene, according to local outlets citing Tempe police. Prudhomme’s cubicle was reportedly set back from the main aisle on the third floor, which may have contributed to the delay in her being found. In the days leading up to the discovery, multiple employees had reportedly complained about a foul odor in the office. However, these concerns were dismissed, with many assuming the smell was due to plumbing problems.
This oversight has led to increased scrutiny of workplace conditions and the procedures in place for checking on employees’ well-being. An unidentified employee expressed deep concern and sadness over the situation, telling the media, “It’s really heartbreaking, and I’m thinking, ‘What if I were just sitting there? No one would check on me?’ To hear she’s been sitting at the desk like that would make me feel sick… and nobody did anything. That’s how she spent her last moments.” The circumstances surrounding Prudhomme’s death have prompted an investigation, with many calling for a review of the policies and protocols that could have potentially prevented such a tragedy.
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