In a significant development, federal regulators have commenced an investigation into Nevada’s backroom dealings related to workplace safety violations involving Elon Musk’s Boring Company. The investigation follows Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s controversial decision to lift severe penalties without the usual Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) appeals process, sparking widespread concern.
Federal Probe Into Nevada OSHA
A report reveals that the United States federal workplace safety regulator is scrutinizing Nevada’s state OSHA agency. The probe was launched after a series of citations against the Boring Company were abruptly withdrawn, raising questions about the state’s compliance with national safety standards. According to sources, the federal review aims to determine if Nevada OSHA is performing its duties as effectively as required by U.S. law.
Alarming Safety Violations Uncovered
An earlier investigation uncovered disturbing safety violations at Boring Company worksites, including incidents of chemical burns, broken bones, and electric shocks. The report detailed how toxic substances in the tunnels caused skin injuries to both firefighters and company employees.
Former Nevada regulators, from various political backgrounds, criticized Governor Lombardo’s handling of the situation, accusing him of politicizing the state’s OSHA and jeopardizing public safety. One critic noted, “it’s absolutely not appropriate,” reflecting the widespread disapproval of the governor’s actions.
Controversial Meeting and Missing Documentation
The controversy began when two Clark County firefighters suffered chemical burns during a training exercise in a Boring Company tunnel. Nevada OSHA quickly issued three serious citations to the company. However, a call from a Boring Company executive to Governor Lombardo’s office changed the course of action. Within a day, the citations vanished, and documentation of the meeting that led to this decision was deleted from public records, as reported by Fortune.
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