"The engineer's team hadn't conducted a job safety analysis or mandated the use of a safety shield. He wore rubber gloves not rated for fire protection."
"The igniter incident is among a number of safety concerns and project challenges at Anduril's manufacturing operations that WIRED can reveal here for the first time."
"A photo his partner posted showed him sleeping with his hand wrapped in gauze. She solicited donations on Facebook, saying the family would lose its sole source of income while he recovered."
"Shannon Prior, an Anduril spokesperson, said on Wednesday it would not be productive to respond to WIRED."
Anduril, a $30.5 billion defense startup, aims to revolutionize military technology production. However, safety issues have emerged, exemplified by an incident where an engineer suffered burns while assembling an electrical igniter. The company has faced delays and concerns regarding job safety analyses and protective measures. Interviews with numerous employees reveal ongoing challenges in manufacturing operations, raising questions about the effectiveness of Anduril's ambitious goals in transforming defense technology.
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