The AFL-CIO has documented a series of accidents and safety concerns at Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company since 2016, citing incidents that have led to OSHA investigations. Notably, an electrician died at Tesla's Gigafactory due to inadequate safety procedures. In addition, OSHA reports have detailed severe injuries, including amputations and traumatic brain injuries, at these facilities. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler emphasizes reports from workers alleging that safety is not prioritized. Tesla frequently disputes OSHA citations, with many cases remaining unresolved, underscoring ongoing concerns about workplace safety in these high-tech companies.
"There are clearly some serious safety hazards in their facilities," Debbie Berkowitz, former chief of staff at OSHA, alleges, referring to Tesla.
The memo reveals about two dozen accidents and alleged safety issues reported at Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company since 2016, raising serious concerns.
Liz Shuler, the president of AFL-CIO, claims that a number of Tesla workers have repeatedly alleged that safety isn't prioritized at the car company.
Two separate OSHA citations at Tesla involved fingertip amputations, highlighting ongoing safety risks within the company.
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