"Perilous Labor: Constructing Elon Musk's Futile Vegas Tunnel Requires Workers to Navigate Toxic Mud"

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"Perilous Labor: Constructing Elon Musk's Futile Vegas Tunnel Requires Workers to Navigate Toxic Mud"
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Workers building Elon Musk's Boring Company tunnel in Las Vegas are facing hazardous conditions, wading through toxic mud filled with chemicals that cause serious burns, as well as safety violations. The project, intended to connect hotels with the Las Vegas Convention Center, has faced setbacks and scaled-back plans, with slow progress and a rough safety record. The company is contesting the safety violations, but former employees question the safety and innovation claims of the tunneling processes.

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