Toyota Motors suspends production at Tsutsumi plant

Toyota Motors suspends production at Tsutsumi plant

JAPAN: Toyota Motors Corporation on Monday announced to suspend production at Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan after detection of Covid-19 cases.

The company apologized for the anxiety and concern that this news may cause to people in the surrounding regions. The virus is an issue that has the potential to affect all Toyota locations and company is still working to further enhance communication and health checks with staff at all locations.

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Toyota is actively implementing measures to prevent the further spread of the virus and remain committed to provide timely updates as the situation requires.

Announced on August 8, 2022

Location, Worksite

Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker

Line workers (two males in their 30’s, a male in his 40’s.)

Affect to production operation

Suspended operations on production line #1 at Tsutsumi plant for the second shift on August 8.

Date tested positive

August 5 and 6, 2022

Last date at work

August 5, 2022

Date work site was disinfected

August 5, 2022

Others

Due to difficulties in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and in having the necessary personnel for operation, we have decided to suspend operation.

Announced on July 27, 2022

Location, Worksite

Takaoka Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker

Line workers (three males 20’s, a male 30’s, three males 40’s, a female 30’s.)

Affect to production operation

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Suspended operations on production line #1 at Takaoka plant for the second shift on July 27.

Date tested positive

July 24, 25, and 26, 2022

Last date at work

July 23 and 25, 2022

Date work site was disinfected

July 25 and 26, 2022

Others

Due to difficulties in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and in having the necessary personnel for operation, we have decided to suspend operation following the decision announced on July 26.

Announced on July 26, 2022

Location, Worksite

Takaoka Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker

Line workers (two males 20’s, a male 30’s, two males 40’s.)

Affect to production operation

Suspended operations on production line #1 at Takaoka plant for the second shift on July 26.

Date tested positive

July 24 and 25, 2022

Last date at work

July 23, 2022

Date work site was disinfected

July 25 and 26, 2022

Announced on January 20, 2022

Location, Worksite

Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker

Line workers (4 males each in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.)

Affect to production operation

Suspended operations on production line #1 at Tsutsumi plant for the second shift on January 20.

Date tested positive

January 17, 18, and 19, 2022

Last date at work

January 17, 2022

Date work site was disinfected

January 17, 18, and 19, 2022

Announced on January 19, 2022

Location, Worksite

Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker

Line workers (ten males in 20’s, one male in 30’s, and three males in 40’s.) 

Affect to production operation

Decided to suspend operations on production line #2 at Tsutsumi plant for the first shift from January 19 to 22.

Date tested positive

January 18 and 19, 2022

Last date at work

January 18 and 19, 2022 

Date work site was disinfected

January 18 and 19, 2022

Location, Worksite

Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan 

Type of worker

Line workers (eight males in 20’s and 40’s.) 

Affect to production operation

Production line #2 at Tsutsumi plant halted operation for the first shift on January 19. 

Date tested positive

January 18, 2022 

Last date at work

January 18, 2022 

Date work site was disinfected

January 18, 2022