Rivian factory workers are reportedly getting seriously injured on the job

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Rivian factory workers are reportedly getting seriously injured on the job
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EV maker Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory has racked up 16 serious violations in 21 months from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration , as reported by. Some of the injuries workers suffered include an amputated finger, vomiting “Rivian blue” bile after painting without protection, a cracked skull and a severe back laceration. The EV maker only operates a single factory.

These aren’t the only injuries, either. There are many other injuries that workers have allegedly never reported. Of note is Addison Zwanzig’s case, as she was ordered to paint vehicles without a respirator. She experienced vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and more within weeks and vomited the blue bile mentioned above. Only then was she provided a respirator, along with colleagues who were never issued one previously.it values worker safety and provides them with all necessary safety equipment.

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