Tesla is one of the most notable automakers when it comes to all-electric cars. The company’s sales are declining a bit, but Tesla is often the first name that comes to mind when considering EVs. Despite this, the carmaker is coming under first as U.S. Regulators are currently citing it for for workplace safety violations. This comes after one employee lost their life while in a Tesla factory. 

Tesla is being cited for multiple workplace violations

According to Reuters, U.S. Regulators have cited Tesla due to various workplace safety violations. This comes after an electrician, Victor Gomez Sr., was electrocuted and died on August 1st at a Tesla plant in Texas. Following the incident, OSHA launched an investigation into what ultimately led to the death of the contractor. The man’s family also began a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. 

Regarding the incident at Tesla, Mr. Gozem was inspecting electrical panels at the time of his death. The previously mentioned lawsuit claims negligence. It says that the panels the man was working on were supposed to be inactive. However, this was not the case, and their being active led to Mr. Gomez’s passing. 

A representative for The Department of Labor released a brief statement about the Tesla investigation. It said, “The investigation is closed, and citations have been issued.” Notably, the Department of Labor oversees OSHA. Additionally, the department said that they concluded the matter in January. However, there’s no word on the specific workplace violations Tesa committed at its plant for all-electric cars. The department also didn’t reveal if the company has any penalties. 

There are calls to release the findings of the investigation

Now, U.S. Representative Greg Casar of Texas has sent a letter to the Department of Labor. In it, he says OSHA should release the results of its investigation. The U.S. representative also states that not doing so could raise questions as to whether or not Elon Musk is receiving special treatment due to his role with the government. His letter reads, “Americans have a right to know whether Tesla and its contractors put a man’s life at risk, and whether Tesla will follow workplace safety rules going forward.”

Readers should also know that Tesla had two citations last year for workplace safety violations. Both situations saw the company fail to protect employees from hazardous chemicals. The company had fines totaling about $7,000 for those situations. Tesla also has violations that date back to 2022 for both safety issues and wage-law issues.