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Tesla workers

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Incident 6205 Report
A Robot at a Tesla Factory in Texas Allegedly Injured an Engineer

2021-11-10

A Tesla manufacturing robot at the Giga Texas factory is reported to have malfunctioned, injuring an engineer. The robot, which was designed for handling car parts, is described as having caused a significant open wound in the engineer. This incident occurred in the context of broader safety concerns at the factory, with evidence suggesting underreporting of workplace accidents. The 2021 incident highlights the risks associated with robotic automation in industrial settings.

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Tesla

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  • Incident 620
    5 Reports

    A Robot at a Tesla Factory in Texas Allegedly Injured an Engineer

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Tesla engineer

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  • Incident 620
    5 Reports

    A Robot at a Tesla Factory in Texas Allegedly Injured an Engineer

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