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Nevada lawmakers investigate safety and environmental issues at Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop, citing 17 safety complaints, hundreds of violations, and a worker injury.
Nevada lawmakers are scrutinizing Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop, an underground transit system in Las Vegas, over workplace safety and environmental violations since its 2021 launch.
The Boring Company has faced 17 safety complaints, including injuries from accelerants and lack of showers, and paid nearly $600,000 in fines, mostly for untreated wastewater discharge.
It is contesting about $355,000 in additional penalties.
A 2025 incident involving a worker crushed between pipes prompted further concern.
ProPublica reported nearly 800 environmental violations.
Despite criticism, the city continues to support the project, while lawmakers consider legislation to speed up enforcement.
Similar concerns have emerged in Nashville, where construction on a related project has begun amid local opposition.
Los legisladores de Nevada investigan los problemas de seguridad y medio ambiente en Elon Musk's Vegas Loop, citando 17 quejas de seguridad, cientos de violaciones y una lesión en el trabajador.