Tesla Cited for Workplace Safety Violations After Worker’s Death, U.S. Regulators Confirm

"Tesla cited for workplace safety violations following worker’s electrocution at Texas plant, U.S. regulators confirmU.S. regulators have cited Tesla (TSLA.O) for workplace safety violations related to the electrocution of a worker at its Austin, Texas, factory last summer, according to the Department of Labor.

U.S. regulators have cited Tesla (TSLA.O) for workplace safety violations related to the electrocution of a worker at its Austin, Texas, factory last summer, according to the Department of Labor.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued citations following its investigation into the August 1 death of Victor Gomez Sr., an electrician working as a contractor. Gomez was fatally electrocuted while inspecting an electrical panel that was unexpectedly powered on, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his family.

The Department of Labor declined to disclose specific violations or penalties imposed on Tesla but confirmed the case was closed in late January.

The citation adds to growing scrutiny of Tesla’s workplace safety practices. In 2023, OSHA fined the company approximately $7,000 for chemical hazard violations at the same facility.

U.S. Representative Greg Casar has called for the full investigation report to be released, arguing that transparency is necessary to ensure Tesla adheres to workplace safety laws.