Tesla
Workplace Accountability Record
· Automotive & EV Manufacturing
· TSLA
Accountability Snapshot
4+
OSHA citations (2024-2025)
Including worker fatality investigation at Austin Gigafactory
2
Active federal discrimination lawsuits
EEOC and California CRD — both ongoing
$3.2M
Discrimination jury verdict (2023)
Owen Diaz case — original jury awarded $137M in 2021
Accountability Timeline
Jul 14, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 30, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at HONOLULU, HI. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 13, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
May 1, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at LATHROP, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 6, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA issued three serious citations at maximum penalty ($16,550 each) after contract electrician Victor Joe Gomez Sr. was electrocuted while inspecting electrical panels at Austin Gigafactory in August 2024. Violations included failure to provide PPE, failure to advise employees on energized circuit locations, and allowing inspection of equipment that was not de-energized.
$49650 penalty
Jan 16, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. at UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jan 7, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317983954 - TESLA INC at LYNNWOOD, WA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 1, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA GIGA FACTORY at AUSTIN, TX. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jul 29, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 22, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at PALO ALTO, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 19, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC at LATHROP, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 5, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at AUSTIN, TX. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Mar 28, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Mar 15, 2024
Labor Relations
Confidential settlement reached in long-running racial discrimination case. First jury trial in 2021 awarded $137M (later reduced to $15M by judge). Second trial in 2023 awarded $3.2M. Diaz alleged colleagues used racial slurs, created racist graffiti, and told him to "go back to Africa" while working at Fremont factory.
$3200000 penalty
Mar 2, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC at PALO CEDRO, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jan 16, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA MOTORS NV, INC. at LAS VEGAS, NV. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jan 1, 2024
Workplace Safety
Citation issued for overexposing workers to hexavalent chromium and failing to train employees about chemical hazards. Hexavalent chromium exposure is associated with occupational asthma, eye irritation, and increased cancer risk.
Dec 20, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Dec 12, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317977562 - TESLA INC at FIFE, WA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Dec 11, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC at VAN NUYS, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 31, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC at KATY, TX. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Sep 28, 2023
Labor Relations
Federal lawsuit alleges that since at least 2015, Black employees at Fremont manufacturing facilities endured racial slurs, swastikas, threats, and nooses on equipment and in common areas. EEOC found employees who reported harassment faced terminations, transfers, and adverse employment actions.
Sep 21, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Sep 13, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 14, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA MOTORS, INC at LATHROP, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 10, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Mar 30, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at WESTERN SPRINGS, IL. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Mar 10, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. at ANDOVER, MA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Dec 21, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Nov 3, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Oct 10, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 28, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 1, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jul 21, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jul 15, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jun 27, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 22, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
May 23, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Apr 5, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317968245 - TESLA INC at SEATTLE, WA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Feb 9, 2022
Labor Relations
California CRD (formerly DFEH) filed civil complaint alleging systemic race discrimination, hostile work environment, and pay equity violations at Fremont plant. Complaint alleges Tesla maintained a "racially segregated" workplace. Case remains in litigation.
Dec 2, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Oct 13, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC at CHULA VISTA, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 5, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at CARMEL BY THE SEA, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Sep 8, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jul 16, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. at TRACY, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jul 2, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 7 violation(s): 7 .
Jun 22, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
May 18, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
May 3, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. at GRANITE BAY, CA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Apr 23, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 6, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Mar 9, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Mar 5, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA at LATHROP, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Feb 4, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Oct 19, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at BELMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 15, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. DBA TESLA ENERGY at HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 21, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jul 2, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA INDUSTRIES, INC. at NEW CASTLE, DE. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Jun 3, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
May 29, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Mar 9, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at SAN JOSE, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 2, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA INC. at RICHMOND, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Feb 6, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 7 violation(s): 7 .
Jan 8, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Nov 15, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at PEARL, MS. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Oct 14, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 22, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at SPARKS, NV. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 22, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at SPARKS, NV. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 9, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at SPARKS, NV. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 3, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at LATHROP, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 25, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 17, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
May 3, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Mar 18, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at SPARKS, NV. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Oct 10, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC. at FRESNO, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Sep 18, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Sep 5, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Sep 5, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 4, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Aug 29, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, CORPORATION at ROCKLIN, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jul 13, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 9, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at SPARKS, NV. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 21, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 6 violation(s): 6 .
Apr 17, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 12, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA, INC. at FREMONT, CA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Mar 8, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA MOTORS NV, INC. at SPARKS, NV. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jan 3, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS, INC. at AMHERST, MA. Found 9 violation(s): 9 .
Primary Sources
Verified public records and government databases
OSHA Inspections & Citations — Dept of Labor / OSHA
https://www.osha.gov/
https://www.osha.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
EEOC Lawsuit & Press Releases — EEOC
https://www.eeoc.gov/
https://www.eeoc.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
California CRD Enforcement — California Civil Rights Dept
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
SEC Filings (10-Q, DEF 14A) — SEC
https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=tesla
https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=tesla
Checked May 22, 2025
OSHA Enforcement Data (Bulk) — Dept of Labor / OSHA
https://enforcedata.dol.gov/
https://enforcedata.dol.gov/
Checked May 23, 2026