MBUSI Suspends Production After Team Member Suffers Medical Emergency

VANCE, AL — Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) suspended production for the remainder of a shift Thursday after a team member experienced what the company described as a serious personal medical emergency.

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MBUSI said the medical emergency was unrelated to work.

Officials also said company paramedics responded and provided initial medical assistance before the team member was transported to a hospital.

“Given the severity of the situation and out of respect for the team, we suspended production for the remainder of the shift,” MBUSI said in a statement. “Our Team Members’ emotional and physical safety and well-being is our highest priority.”

No additional information regarding the team member’s condition was immediately available.

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