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Nevada legislators press Governor Lombardo, demanding plan for state’s ‘structural failures’ in safety oversight of Boring Co.

State regulators and officials are under heightened scrutiny over safety and environmental issues involving Elon Musk’s Las Vegas tunneling projects.

Fortune

Workplace Amputations Are on the Rise in Texas and Nationwide

Over a decade, an average of seven U.S. workers a day suffered workplace accidents that caused or led to amputations. Those numbers are expected to go up with reduced federal oversight under the Trump administration.

Texas Observer

An Executive's 'Idiotic' Idea: Skip Safety Class and Commit a Federal Crime

Several medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses suggested committing a crime to fulfill OSHA requirements. What's an employee to do?

Kiplinger

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Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant

A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion

The Independent UK

No Man's Sky and Light No Fire fans in shambles as Hello Games boss Sean Murray starts tweeting emojis again: "violently shaking"

Some joke the safety vest emojis clearly mean "OSHA manuals for everyone"

GamesRadar

Nevada legislator to push for independent audit of altered record in OSHA Boring Co. inspection

Because a forensic analysis conducted by the Governor’s Office was inconclusive, legislators are pushing for a third-party audit.

Fortune

Officials baffled after worker falls inside 6,000-gallon chemical container at N.J. plant

Out of every 100,000 workers in manufacturing, 2.5 die at work.

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Electricians Warn: This Extension Cord Mistake Is Fueling House Fires Across the South in 2026

If you’ve ever plugged one extension cord into another to stretch across a room, you’re far from alone, but electricians say this common shortcut is causing a surge in preventable house fires across the South. While it’s not “newly illegal” under state law, daisy-chaining extension cords does violate OSHA and…

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CEO of machinery factory killed when forklift operator on a cell phone ran into him

The CEO is not the first person to be killed at the EV vehicle construction site

The Independent UK

Worker Runs Away After Tragic Forklift Accident Claims CEO’s Life: “He Was On His Phone”

"This here is a good tool to use on the IMPORTANCE of keeping attention on the lift and the screens of cell phones off!"

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A Lot Of Focus Has Been On The Epic Universe Coaster Death, But Another Ride Led To 'Electrical Shock' And A $12K Fine

Epic Universe saw a serious injury prior to its opening.

Cinemablend

Federal investigation underway after Nevada’s safety regulator dropped violations against Boring Co.

Lawyers and regulators say the Nevada state agency’s handling of the safety investigation went against procedure.

Fortune

Federal regulators are investigating Nevada OSHA after Boring Co. citations were suddenly withdrawn

A Fortune investigation revealed in November that the citations were suddenly withdrawn earlier this year.

Fortune

How New York’s Scaffold Law Impacts Injured Construction Workers in Queens

Construction work in Queens often involves tasks at dangerous heights, from tall scaffolds to ladders on busy job sites. One wrong step can lead to serious injuries and long recovery times. New York’s Scaffold Law gives injured construction workers legal protection and the right to seek full compensation if proper…

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Fortune

Exclusive: Nevada congresswoman sends letter to Governor Lombardo ‘demanding transparency’ and accountability on rescinded Boring Company penalties

After Fortune’s investigation into the handling of a safety investigation, Congresswoman Dina Titus is demanding transparency and accountability.

Fortune

A meeting with the Governor’s Office and an altered public document: How Elon Musk’s Boring Company got three safety violations rescinded in 24 hours

Lawyers and regulators say the Nevada state agency’s handling of the safety investigation went against procedure.

Benzinga

Elon Musk-Led Boring Company In Spotlight As Meeting With Nevada Governor For OSHA Violations Vanishes From Public Records: Report

Records of Elon Musk-led The Boring Co. officials' meeting with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's office reportedly vanished following discussions about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations.

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The Conversation

Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations

When fire erupted at the Intercontinental Terminals Co. bulk liquid petroleum storage terminal, large plumes of dark smoke billowed into the clear skies over Deer Park, Texas. Despite the efforts of site staff and local firefighters, more than 70 million gallons of petroleum products burned or were otherwise released into…

Bored Panda

10 Famous People Whose Lives Were Cut Short By Animals

From tigers and bears to stingrays and coyotes, these tragic stories reveal the dangers high-profile adventurers faced when getting too close to wildlife.

Texas Observer

Embattled Texas Oilfield Waste Company Fined After Worker’s Death

A 26-year-old employee at McBride Operating in Waskom was killed when a valve blew off a pump last year. Another worker had sued the company two years earlier after being injured on the job.

The Independent UK

Family of worker who died while building Vegas F1 stands files lawsuit after saw didn’t have ‘safety stop’

Tizoc Antonio was only a few hours into his first day on the job when he was killed

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Legal Implications of Inadequate Safety Training on Job Sites

Have you ever thought about what could go wrong on a job site if workers didn’t receive the right safety training? Construction zones, warehouses, factories, and other workplaces can be dangerous if safety isn’t taken seriously.

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From Mine Shafts to Skyscrapers: Breathing Protection in High-Risk Work Environments

If you’ve ever been inside a mine shaft, you know the air can feel heavy before you’ve even taken a full breath.

The Independent UK

Rapist who killed visiting nurse, spurred safety changes, sentenced to 50 years in prison

A convicted rapist who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder

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