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BYD industrial operations in Camaçari, Bahia
Overview
BYD’s industrial complex in Camaçari, Bahia, has experienced a series of operational and labor challenges. In late September, the facility achieved Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) certification from the Brazilian Federal Revenue, a milestone intended to improve logistical efficiency and reduce costs. However, this achievement coincided with a labor strike organized by the Camaçari Metallurgists' Union due to a deadlock in wage negotiations, with workers seeking a 9.5% increase.
In November, the facility faced a fatal workplace accident involving a Chinese contractor, Xiaoqing Huang, who died after falling approximately 13 meters from a roof. The Labor Public Ministry (MPT), the Civil Police, and the Regional Superintendency of Labor in Bahia (SRT-BA) have launched investigations to determine if safety regulations and personal protective equipment protocols were followed.
Entities
Camaçari · BYD · Sindicato dos Metalúrgicos de Camaçari · Labor Public Ministry · Receita Federal do Brasil
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesBYD factory accident in Bahia leads to investigation after worker death
Authorities in Bahia, Brazil, are investigating the death of a Chinese contractor who fell 13 meters at a BYD factory in Camaçari. The MPT is probing safety compliance and equipment usage.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesBYD Camaçari achieves customs certification amid labor strike
BYD's Camaçari plant in Brazil has secured OEA customs certification for logistical efficiency, even as workers strike over a wage dispute involving a 5% gap between company and union proposals.
Sources
bahianoticias.com.br · brasil.estadao.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · ndmais.com.br · paraibatotal.com.br · revistaempreende.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br