An auto worker was crushed to death Wednesday afternoon at the Jeep plant in Ohio, authorities said.
The victim, who had not been identified, was killed in an accident at the Jeep Gladiators assembly area of the complex.
“The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has compliance officers on site to investigate,” Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, said in a statement.
“They won’t be releasing any additional information until the investigation is complete, which could take up to six months to do so.”
U.S. Rep. for Ohio Marcy Kaptur also released a statement following the tragic incident.
“My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family, friends, and union brothers and sisters of the auto worker who tragically lost his life today in a workplace accident at Toledo Jeep.”
“Last fall, on the picket line many workers shared their concerns about worker safety on the job.”
“I urge federal authorities from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Stellantis as well as its suppliers to exhaust every resource necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the brave men and women who go to work in those facilities each day.”
