An auto worker who died over the weekend at a Stellantis parts facility in Center Line fell while working on a renovation project, a state agency said Monday.

James Brasher, 57, of St. Clair Shores, a longtime United Auto Workers member, died Saturday when he fell approximately 25 feet from an open door from a second floor as he worked at Stellantis’ Mopar Division, Center Line National Parts Distribution Center on Lawrence Avenue north of 10 Mile Road, authorities said.

According to a brief description of the incident posted Monday by Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Brasher was “discarding decommissioned equipment through a roll-up door into a trash bin located on the ground below.

“The victim fell approximately 25 feet into the bin,” MiOSHA officials said.

The incident marked the state’s 24th workplace fatality so far in 2026, according to the state agency. There were 46 reported in 2025.

Brasher was a 32-year UAW member and laborer, according to his social media website.

The Macomb Daily previously reported UAW President Shawn Fain and Vice President Rich Boyer released a joint statement posted on X.

“A member of our union went to work today expecting to complete his shift and return home to his loved ones, but sadly, that will not happen,” Fain and Boyer said in their statement.

The union said it will investigate the circumstances surrounding Brasher’s death and seek further details from Stellantis about what happened.

Stellantis spokesperson Jodi Tinson said in a statement that the company’s “heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers” of the employee

“The safety of our employees is our top priority,” the statement read. “We are continuing to work with authorities to thoroughly investigate the cause of this accident. Out of respect for the family, we will not confirm the identity of the employee. The building, which previously housed Mopar’s administrative functions, is currently unoccupied as the company has relocated those operations to Auburn Hills.”

According to the union, Brasher was a member of UAW Local 1248. Union leaders extended their condolences to his family and loved ones.

“Our entire UAW family mourns with James Brasher’s family and will support them every possible way we can,” Fain and Boyer wrote. “Our focus is to make certain that every UAW member, and every American worker, knows they are safe on the job.”