In 2016, the affluent Elon Musk established The Boring Company , a firm specializing in tunnel design. Ever since, issues have continued to escalate. The most recent inquiries conducted by the media have revealed further developments. Bloomberg won't alter the circumstances. Amid horrific work environments and utterly lacking safeguards, pandemonium prevails within these so-called "tomb passages."
The inquiry centered around the drilling of a passage linking two casinos in Las Vegas (located in the western part of the United States). The work environment for the employees involved in this huge undertaking is depicted as extremely hazardous. It’s nearly astounding that nobody has died so far, reports the platform Korii . The workers of The Boring Company , or TBC Daily tasks involve removing massive quantities of health-hazardous, chemically-contaminated sludge within the tunnel. Nobody working inside this unfinished passageway is immune to risks, as splashes onto faces, limbs, and even clothes pose constant threats.
Neglected safety
As Korii These highly detrimental chemical components function as accelerators to enhance the effectiveness of the sealants protecting the concrete from fissures and degradation. When these chemicals come into contact with human skin, particularly without proper protective gear, they can lead to severe burns. Employee safety appears to be largely disregarded in this scenario. The Boring Company , which may never lead the project to fruition. And this isn’t the first time this has happened. Musk's projects to be abandoned!
An uncontrollable project
So far, no deaths have been reported... However, according to OSHA ( Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration According to OSHA, the U.S. federal agency responsible for workplace health and safety, many workers have barely evaded disaster, with hazardous chemicals not being the sole peril in those dim and moist environments. For instance, during the summer of 2023, two tons of concrete rubble almost buried an intern. OSHA Additionally, they identified eight significant breaches of labor regulations. As the project advances, authorities are becoming increasingly worried about the safety of the workers, who have to move at a fast pace amid deplorable working environments.
None of these factors deter Elon Musk from aiming to finish the construction as swiftly as he can. TBC appears to be spiraling out of control...
(MH with Raphaël Liset - Source: Korii - Artwork: ©Unsplash)
