Burned contract worker sues Tesla after electrical explosion; Tesla issues strong defense
A contractor employee involved in an electrical explosion at Tesla’s Fremont factory has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing the carmaker of a pattern of unsafe work conditions. The accident happened June 5, 2017, resulting in second and third degree burns over 36-year-old Son Nguyen’s body. Nguyen is accusing Tesla of creating the dangerous situation that lead to his injuries.
Nguyen was an electrician trainee with Mark III Construction, a Tesla contractor. The day of the accident, Nguyen said he was installing charging station equipment at the Fremont location when he suddenly woke up 15-20 feet away with his clothes on fire.