Posted 2/26/2024, 9:17:36 PM
Safety Issues Reported at Musk's Las Vegas Tunnel Over Hazardous Sludge
- Musk's Las Vegas Hyperloop tunnel is filled with a chemical sludge that burns workers' skin
- The sludge is a byproduct of the tunneling process and contains accelerants that cause burns
- Workers have suffered serious chemical burns and scarring from contact with the sludge
- The sludge has also caused safety issues, with an intern nearly crushed by collapsed concrete bins
- Nevada OSHA fined Boring Co. over $112,000 for 8 "serious" violations related to the sludge and other issues