Boring Company Halts Las Vegas Tunnel Work After Worker Crushing Injury

Elon Musk's Boring Company has temporarily suspended tunneling operations at a Las Vegas site after a worker suffered a severe "crushing injury" while digging a tunnel late Wednesday night. The injured employee was rescued by an 18-person Clark County Fire Department crew using a specialized stretcher and an on-site crane before being transported to Sunrise Hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred at the future Vegas Loop station near the Sphere, an area the company is developing as part of an ambitious plan to connect much of Las Vegas via underground tunnels, including links to the airport. Nevada OSHA has launched an investigation into the accident, which adds to ongoing scrutiny of the company's safety record following prior serious violations and multiple worker injuries. The Boring Company has faced criticism for workplace hazards during tunnel construction projects, including a past OSHA fine exceeding $100,000. This latest injury underscores continuing safety concerns amid the company's expansion efforts in Las Vegas.