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Auto worker killed at Stellantis parts facility in Center Line in workplace accident
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Kellen Voss , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The United Auto Workers and Stellantis have confirmed the incident.
A workplace accident occurred at the Stellantis Mopar Division in Center Line, resulting in the death of an auto worker. The incident happened on Saturday morning at the National Parts facility. The worker who was killed was a laborer working on a renovation project at the time of the accident.
The United Auto Workers and Stellantis have confirmed the incident. The UAW has identified the worker and will be investigating the accident to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Further details about the incident are available from the United Auto Workers and Stellantis, including a statement from UAW leadership regarding the accident and their plans to investigate.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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