Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV workers in Italy held a strike at the carmaker's Cassino factory to call for tighter safety measures following the death of a colleague in an accident at the site, Reuters reported Oct. 1, citing company officials.
The 40-year-old worker died after moving a mold in the cold press area of the plant, which was part of standard operating procedure, a spokesman for the carmaker told Reuters.
"All initiatives in support of his family were activated immediately... the company is actively collaborating with the competent authorities that are looking into causes of this tragic and exceptional accident," the spokesman reportedly said.
Following the accident, metal engineering unions, FIOM, FIM, UILM and AQCFR called for an eight-hour strike, the report said.
The Cassino plant is where Fiat Chrysler produces its Alfa Romeo Giulia sedans and Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV models.
Worker union FIOM reportedly called on the Italian government to strengthen procedures to prevent accidents and oversee job safety.
