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To: The Tesla Board
Tesla: Stop Risking Workers' Lives
Federal regulators recently cited Tesla for serious workplace safety violations after a worker was tragically electrocuted last summer at its Austin auto plant. A lawsuit brought by the worker’s family alleges he was told to inspect electrical panels before they were energized, but that one of the panels already had power which immediately electrocuted him and left him unconscious.
This heartbreaking incident isn't isolated—it's the latest slap on the wrist for an alarming pattern of disregard for worker safety at Tesla.
Tesla workers report being pressured into hazardous conditions, often without adequate training or safety measures. In Austin, a worker's hand was mangled by machinery, yet supervisors allegedly ignored the injury and continued operations as usual. These aren't mere accidents—they're symptoms of a systemic problem at Tesla.
Tesla's board must act urgently to protect its workers. Sign this petition demanding they immediately implement rigorous safety standards at all Tesla facilities.
Why is this important?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly shown disregard for worker well-being.
Last year thousands of Tesla workers faced sudden layoffs after grueling conditions, despite the company reaping millions in tax incentives meant to create secure, safe jobs.
Last year thousands of Tesla workers faced sudden layoffs after grueling conditions, despite the company reaping millions in tax incentives meant to create secure, safe jobs.
In his other role as CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk has pushed to undo worker protections and get rid of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency in charge of worker and union protections.
Research shows Tesla routinely neglects mandatory safety procedures. In November 2024, OSHA penalized Tesla close to $7,000 after discovering four employees at the Austin Gigafactory had been exposed to dangerous chemicals without the appropriate training or safety precautions. Earlier last year workers came forward with alarming stories of falsified safety documentation and inadequate training.
It's time Tesla is held accountable. Workers deserve workplaces free from preventable harm, and corporate negligence must not be tolerated.
Tell the Tesla board to prioritize worker safety now and call on them to make immediate improvements in workplace safety standards.
