21-05-2025
Man dies in industrial accident at EV battery plant being built near Savannah
A man died Tuesday morning at an electric vehicle battery plant under construction when a load fell off a forklift, the Bryan County Sheriff's Office reported.
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The fatal accident happened at the HL-GA Battery Co. at the Bryan County MegaSite in Ellabell.
Deputies responded to the site about 25 miles from downtown Savannah at around 11 a.m.
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As the truck was being unloaded, the load came loose from the forklift and fell, the sheriff's department said.
Authorities said the man, a contractor at the plant site wasn't able unable to get out of the way of the load in time, and was struck and killed.
Law enforcement officials haven't yet identified the victim, as of Tuesday, as authorities have to contact the man's family.
Authorities said they are continuing to investigate the fatal accident. No foul play is suspected.
The HL-GA Battery Co. is scheduled to start producing EV batteries for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles in early 2026.
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have committed more than $4.3 billion to build the EV battery plant.
Channel 2 Action News has reached out to HL-GA Battery Co., Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, LG Energy Solution and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for comment.
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