Elon Musk’s underground transportation project in Las Vegas, known as the Vegas Loop, is drawing fresh scrutiny from Nevada lawmakers. This comes amid concerns about workplace safety and environmental compliance. The network of Tesla-driven tunnels is already popular with visitors, but new questions are emerging about conditions beneath the Las Vegas Strip.
Musk’s Vegas Loop Scrutiny Intensifies
Nevada lawmakers grilled state safety officials during a recent committee session about allegations tied to Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop project, which is managed by The Boring Company. Lawmakers highlighted workplace safety complaints and environmental violations that have emerged since construction began.
According to records from the Nevada State Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 17 complaints were filed between 2020 and 2026 regarding safety conditions at the tunnel project. Those complaints include claims of workers suffering chemical burns while handling hazardous materials. There were also allegations of missing personal protective equipment. Some cases remain open, and lawmakers expressed frustration with the pace of inspections and enforcement.
In addition to safety concerns, officials raised environmental questions about unpermitted wastewater discharges and tunnel-drilling waste entering municipal sewer systems. The Boring Company has paid nearly $600,000 in fines to local agencies, including penalties related to untreated wastewater discharges. The company is currently contesting approximately $355,000 in additional fines with both Nevada OSHA and the state’s Division of Environmental Protection…