GE Appliance Park employee dies after workplace accident

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 24-year veteran GE Appliance Park employee has died after a workplace accident that happened on Friday afternoon.

This is according to Dino Driskell, the local GE Union President.

The employee, whose name has not yet been released, died Sunday morning.

According to Driskell, the long-time employee was pinned by a metal fixture that holds foam installation. He was taken to University Hospital, where he was being treated over the weekend.

"Manufacturing is a dangerous business. We just need to keep an eye out for each other," Driskell said. "We're keeping his family in our prayers."

A company spokesperson says the cause of the accident is unknown and an investigation is underway into what caused Friday's accident. In a statement, the company said:

The GE Appliances team is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our employees. He was injured on Friday, Feb. 15, at approximately 12:30 p.m. while working on the refrigeration door line at Appliance Park. The employee was immediately taken to a local hospital where he underwent treatment.
The safety and wellbeing of our employees is our top priority. We immediately launched a thorough investigation, which is ongoing, to understand the cause of this tragic accident.
On Sunday, Feb. 17, our employee passed away. He was a valued team member with 24 years of service who was extremely well-liked and respected by his colleagues. We are grieving his loss and are working with his family to provide assistance during this difficult time.