Lithuanian factory staff allegedly forced to work near dead colleague's body

An anonymous employee has accused the "Aumovio" factory in Lithuania of mishandling a fatal incident, alleging that staff were forced to continue working near a deceased colleague's body for hours. The report, submitted to "Delfi," details a series of alleged safety lapses and questionable actions following the death of an operator on July 25.

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Employees were left to work next to the accident site, even though the body of their deceased colleague was still lying just a few meters away. Such a situation continued for several hours. Employees were not taken out of the production facilities, no psychological help was organized, and they were not given the opportunity to step away from the traumatic environment.

The employee claims that many staff members were unaware of the location or proper use of a defibrillator, with only one known device near the changing rooms. When emergency services arrived, security personnel allegedly remained at their posts, leaving factory workers to guide the paramedics and police. The report states that production was not halted after the death was confirmed, and employees continued working just meters away from the body for several hours.

Further allegations include that the accident site was not fully isolated even after safety officials arrived, and that work continued in adjacent areas. The body was reportedly removed through production and changing rooms during a shift change, witnessed by many employees. The defibrillator, used during the incident, was returned to its place despite missing parts. The following night shift discovered blood and biological traces at the workstation, indicating the area was not fully cleaned.

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The defibrillator used after the incident was returned to its storage location, even though it was known that it had been used and was missing necessary parts. The next day, employees found it placed in its usual spot.

The report also touches on workplace culture, suggesting employees avoid taking sick leave because using it for more than two weeks annually results in a reduced year-end bonus. A previous incident in February, where employees were reportedly allowed back into a factory area still filled with smoke after a fire, is also cited as evidence of poor safety practices.

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Employees avoid taking sick leave certificates, because for those who use them for more than two weeks a year, the annual bonus is reduced. Because of this, people avoid seeing doctors.