OSHA probes deaths at Hyundai Georgia plant

The Wall Street Journal reports that three workers have died and more than a dozen suffered severe injuries at Hyundai’s $7.6 billion Metaplant complex in central Georgia since construction began in 2022. OSHA says it is investigating two recent deaths and has fined six companies tied to the project (and another in 2023), while current and former safety staff cite lax standards, inexperienced immigrant labor, and a rapid build schedule; Hyundai says it prioritizes safety and took corrective steps, with CEO José Muñoz stating safety comes before production or costs.