AUSTIN, TEXAS—
Tesla Giga Texas
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet · Fractures and soft tissue injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Tesla Giga Texas, 1 Tesla Road, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78725 on — Fractures and soft tissue injuries, affecting the Elbow(s).
Final narrative
An employee was performing work near the top of an A-frame ladder. While he was reaching overhead, the ladder slipped and he fell approximately 6.5 feet to the ground level. The employee sustained an open fracture and dislocation of the right elbow, an open comminuted radial head fracture, and a head laceration.
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An employee was working in the truck seat assembly/installation area. While resting/idle between work, the glove on the employee s left hand was caught in a conveyor system used to transport seats via a metal/plastic pallet. The employee's left index fingertip was amputated without bone loss.
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An employee was troubleshooting an electrical panel after water got into it. An arc flash occurred, causing the employee to sustain burns to the hands and face.
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A temporary employee was performing work in the general assembly area. The employee was using a 2-ton hoist to lift a vehicle battery from a storage crate onto a transfer cart carrier. While lowering the battery onto the carrier, the employee's left ring finger was pinched between the battery and the carrier, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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