Worker was wearing cut-proof gloves at the time
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is investigating a workplace incident at the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, where a worker’s thumb was amputated after his glove became caught in a machine.
The incident was reported by CTV News, on February 28, 2025. According to the report, the worker, who was wearing cut-proof gloves at the time, was transported to a hospital in London.
The ministry confirmed that an investigation is underway but did not provide further details about the worker’s condition or the specific machine involved.
This incident is one of at least three reported injuries at the NextStar Energy site in recent months.
In October 2024, another worker was injured at the plant, though details about the event remain limited.
NextStar Energy acknowledged the incident involving a subcontractor but did not confirm the exact timing or nature of the injury. The company stated that the worker received medical care and was cleared, and it is working with relevant parties to conduct a thorough investigation.
"The safety and well-being of our employees and contractors is our top priority, and we are fully committed to maintaining a safe working environment," the company said in a statement.
On November 26, 2024, a third incident occurred when a steel beam fell on the foot of a worker employed by FM Sylvan Canada Ltd. during the plant’s construction.
The Ministry of Labour was notified, and an inspector visited the site to meet with representatives from the employer and worker groups.
An investigation was launched, but no orders or requirements have been issued in connection with the incident.
NextStar Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, is building the Windsor plant as part of efforts to establish a domestic electric vehicle battery supply chain in Canada.
The Ministry of Labour’s investigations into the three incidents remain ongoing.
