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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1766557.015 - Tesla Giga Factory
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Tesla Giga Factory
13101 Tesla Road
Austin, TX 78725
Mailing Address:
13101 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336111/Automobile Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/01/2024
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2194591 | ||
| Inspection | 1766553 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,650 |
| Current Penalty | $49,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,650 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260095 A | 01/31/2025 | 02/27/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 02/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 01/31/2025 | 02/27/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 02/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 01/31/2025 | 02/27/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 02/25/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on August 1, 2024, Employee #1 was performing a quality assurance check on an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) cabinet. During the inspection, the employee encountered a possible arc flash from the live UPS cabinet, which had not been locked out. The employee was electrocuted and fatally injured.
Keywords: Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout, Tagout, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1766557.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Quality Assurance Inspector |