According to reports from the scene, the unnamed employee was working on an electrical substation breaker box when the explosion occurred. The man suffered burns to his upper torso, reported the Kansas City Star.
It remains unknown if the Fairfax plant, which produces the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse, is still running as normal. Be sure to check back for any updates.
Although unrelated, the explosion marks the second such event at a GM facility within the last four month. In April a battery exploded at GM's Warren Tech Center, leaving one employee seriously injured.
