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Investing.com-- Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been cited by U.S. federal regulators for workplace safety violations tied to the electrocution of a contractor at its Austin, Texas, factory last summer, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) closed its investigation in late January, issuing citations against Tesla. The agency declined to detail the specific violations or confirm if any financial penalties were imposed, the report said.
The incident occurred on August 1, when Victor Gomez Sr., an electrician working as a contractor, was fatally electrocuted while inspecting an electrical panel that was allegedly energized without proper notice, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gomez’s family, Reuters reported.
Tesla, which did not comment on the findings, has faced previous OSHA citations. Last year, the Austin plant was fined around $7,000 for two chemical hazard violations, according to OSHA records.
The case has drawn political attention, with U.S. Representative Greg Casar urging the Labor Department to release full investigation details, questioning whether Tesla is receiving preferential treatment due to Elon Musk’s political ties, Reuters noted.
The Austin facility, spanning 10 million square feet, produces Tesla’s Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles.