Despite reports of the same issues that led to fines in Nevada, there’s no record OSHA investigators ever visited the company’s Texas site.
Before The Boring Co .’s machines made the journey to Nevada to work on the Vegas Loop , employees of Elon Musk ’s tunneling company were aware of the life-threatening risks.
Elon Musk says local tunneling efforts ‘making good progress’ — but his mind is still on a hyperloop In Texas, no case was ever opened and no fines filed. Officials of the OSHA office in Austin declined to comment about its handling of the complaints it received. Boring Co. has disputed the workers’ allegations. It didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment. Between Bastrop and Las Vegas, though, the company reported 36 total workplace injuries from Jan. 2, 2023, to July 1, OSHA logs show.
Secretive Elon Musk firm wants to build Austin-to-San Antonio tunnel loop for commuters In interviews, ex-Boring Co. employees said they’re worried conditions haven’t changed in Texas, either, where tunnel machine development and testing is continuing. What kept things moving fast while they were with the company was the pressure, they said, not the technology. “I can’t sit idly by when bad things happen to good people,” said Ortiz, 32.
Workers at Tesla’s factory in Austin allege wage theft, unsafe labor conditions as plant was built In Nevada, tunnel workers reported six-day workweeks with shifts that lasted 12 hours. In Texas and Nevada, it was common for workers to push their physical limits — or trample them, Ortiz said. “Being awake 24 hours, that’s the equivalent to being drunk,” he said.
Boring Co Tesla Inc. Vegas Loop Army Spacex City Council Alamo Regional Mobility Authority U.S. Department Of Labor His Boring Co. Myles Ortiz Elon Musk Wayne Meredith Steve Davis Meredith Prufrock Nicholas Smith John Malone Boring Texas Nevada Las Vegas Bastrop Austin San Antonio Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Boulevard Wynn Encore Meredith U.S. Bexar County Boring San Antonio International Airport Evs Elon Musk Photos Wild West The Wild West
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Abbott says Texas will still arrest people at the border despite SB 4 being blockedGov. Greg Abbott addresses another halt on SB4
Read more »
Texas petrochemical growth draws tax breaks despite pollution violationsA new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.
Read more »
The Great Texas Air Show Delights Families Despite DelayFamilies from across Central Texas made the most of a dreary Saturday morning in San Antonio, when drizzle and lightning delayed the opening ceremonies of The Great Texas Air Show by more than two hours. Many families stuck around for the main event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, enjoying various activities and competitions.
Read more »
Solar Beats Coal In Fossil-Friendly Texas, Despite Fossil FriendsConcentrating solar power has had a tough time gaining traction in the US, but Texas could be a hotspot for new, next-gen CSP technology.
Read more »
Corey Conners prioritizes Valero Texas Open despite Masters preparationCorey Conners explains why he chooses to play in the Valero Texas Open despite the upcoming Masters Tournament and the importance of the event for him.
Read more »
Despite cloudy forecast, plans continue for historic solar eclipse viewing in North TexasForecasters predict the sky will be cloudy, but that has not stopped organizers from preparing for thousands of people.
Read more »