The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.
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Victor Joe Gomez, Sr. died at the Austin factory in August. His family is suing the company, led by Elon Musk, saying his death was preventable.
The planned facility in Waller County will produce large-scale industrial batteries called Tesla Megapacks that are used to store energy from renewable sources like wind and solar.
The citations come following a letter sent to the agency last month by U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who urged OSHA to release information regarding the death.
Anti-Musk activists are aiming to "shut down business at the Tesla showrooms across the nation," including in Austin.
Tesla secures tax incentives for a new Megapack factory near Houston, creating 1,500 jobs and expanding its energy storage business.
Tesla is delivering the first Launch edition of the Model Y 'Juniper' to customers and will hold a handoff events on March 8. Price will come down in the coming months.