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The Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada was recently investigated by USA Today, who discovered that the factory struggles with workplace safety and housing issues. The investigation revealed that a number of injuries have occurred at the factory, many of which have gone unreported despite the legal obligation to report such events. Additionally, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has sent inspectors to the factory more than 90 times in three years- other local factories were visited by OSHA once during that time period. Injuries, including amputations, occur at the factory so frequently that in 2018 there was, on average, more than one 911 call from the factory per day.