Worker Dies at Toledo Assembly Complex

A tragic incident occurred at the Toledo Jeep Assembly Complex in Ohio, where a worker, Antonio Gaston, was crushed to death while performing his duties on August 21. Gaston, a father of four, had been transferred to the Toledo plant after the closure of his previous workplace in Illinois. Witnesses indicated that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time when the assembly line began moving unexpectedly, raising concerns about safety mechanisms at the plant. Stellantis, the automaker's parent company, confirmed the incident and stated that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the matter. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur expressed condolences and emphasized the need for enhanced worker safety measures at the facility. This death marks an alarming situation, as it is the third investigation at the Toledo plant since Stellantis was formed in 2021.