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Feds fine Tesla nearly $50K after worker’s death at Austin gigafactory
Victor Joe Gomez, Sr. died at the Austin factory in August. His family is suing the company, led by Elon Musk, saying his death was preventable.
The details made public now provide some additional information about alleged safety problems at the massive factory on the east side of the Texas capital city. “On or about August 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, an employee was working in close proximity to energized parts without wearing appropriate personal protective equipment,” the OSHA fines read. In a statement emailed on Thursday, Casar, D-Austin, blasted Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his efforts to radically reduce federal spending “being fined for serious safety violations.”
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