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Employee Killed at Nissan’s Decherd Plant

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Nissan claims a workforce of 1,200 at its Decherd plant. Image courtesy Nissan

One of Middle Tennessee’s largest private employers says an accident has killed a worker at one of its factories. The incident occurred Tuesday at Nissan’s powertrain plant in Decherd.

The company says the employee worked for a supplier.

A name has not been released. Emergency responders are confirming the details. Nissan says it makes safety a top priority and that the company will support the investigation.

In January, an employee who works for one of Nissan’s transportation companies was killed outside the Smyrna assembly plant.

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