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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Andrea Tode Jimenez

Tesla to Open New Texas Megafactory Despite £39,000 Fine for Worker's Death at Austin Plant

Tesla is pressing ahead with plans for a new Megafactory near Houston, marking another major investment in Texas. While the development promises job opportunities and economic growth, it follows widespread scrutiny over Tesla's safety practices, particularly after the electrocution of an employee at the Austin Gigafactory in 2024. The timing of this expansion has raised concerns about whether the company is doing enough to prioritise worker safety.

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