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A 30-plus-year United Auto Workers union member and laborer died in an undisclosed accident while working on a renovation project at Stellantis’ facility in Center Line, according to the union and the automaker.
A statement Saturday, Aug. 1, from UAW President Shawn Fain and Vice President Rich Boyer on the union’s Facebook page said James Brasher “went to work today expecting to complete his shift and return home to his loved ones, but sadly, that will not happen.”
The UAW said in its post that it will investigate and demand details from the company about how this happened and how to prevent this kind of accident from happening again. The union said the incident occurred at Stellantis’ Mopar parts distribution center, but did not provide additional details.
Stellantis released a statement Sunday about the death.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of an employee who was involved in a fatal workplace accident on Aug. 1 at the Centerline location, leased by Stellantis. The safety of our employees is our top priority. We are continuing to work with authorities to thoroughly investigate the cause of this accident. Out of respect for the family, we will not confirm the identity of the employee. The building, which previously housed Mopar’s administrative functions, is currently unoccupied as the company has relocated those operations to Auburn Hills,” read the statement, provided by spokesperson Ann Marie Fortunate.
The Free Press left messages with Center Line Public Safety, the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office, the UAW and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration seeking additional information.
The UAW said it extends condolences to Brasher’s family and members of UAW Local 1248 in Warren.
“Our focus is to make certain that every UAW member, and every American worker, knows they are safe on the job,” the UAW said in its post.
The Free Press reported in January 2025 that Stellantis sold its Mopar site in Center Line but would continue to use the location near I-696 while it worked toward eventual construction of a consolidated parts distribution hub in the region.
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