Boring Company Tunnel Workers Allege Safety Shortcuts to Meet Deadlines
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Employees at Musk's Boring Company tunnel projects feared for their safety due to dangerous working conditions like chemical exposures and improper equipment.
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An OSHA investigation found violations like lack of training and unguarded machinery at the Las Vegas site. Boring denies wrongdoing.
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Pressure from Boring president Steve Davis to meet fast deadlines overrode safety concerns, per former employees. 10 workers interviewed.
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Safety manager Wayne Merideth felt "undercut and isolated" when raising issues, wrote the company flouted regulations and accountability.
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Multiple employees said production speed was prioritized above worker health, with one saying "Safety was not a priority. Getting the tunnel done was Steve’s only goal."