The Boring Company—Boring Company cited by OSHA after 42 workers injured including chemical burns in Las Vegas tunnels
Nevada OSHA found serious safety violations at Boring Company's Las Vegas Loop tunnels in 2023 and fined the company $112,000. 42 workers reported injuries including cuts, sprains, and chemical burns from hazardous chemicals (bentonite, fly ash, Portland cement). Workers waded through chemical sludge up to two feet high in 100°F+ temperatures without adequate PPE. The company's safety manager filed a whistleblower complaint after being fired, alleging 'complete disregard' for safety. Boring was named to the 'Dirty Dozen' worst workplace safety offenders list in April 2024.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblower Protection | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Worker Rights | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.332 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
Nevada OSHA cited Boring Company for serious safety violations, fined $112,000
Nevada OSHA found serious safety violations at Boring Company's Las Vegas tunnels in 2023. 42 workers reported injuries including chemical burns from hazardous chemicals. Workers waded through chemical sludge without adequate PPE in 100°F+ temperatures. The company was named to the 'Dirty Dozen' worst workplace safety offenders in April 2024.