Victor Gomez Sr.

Victor Gomez Sr.

worker United States

Victor Gomez Sr. was an electrician working as a contractor at Tesla's manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas. Tragically, he lost his life on August 1, 2022, due to electrocution while inspecting electrical panels, an incident that sparked a federal investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into workplace safety violations at Tesla. His family subsequently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, alleging negligence in ensuring the safety of the electrical panels he was working on.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,022
Power
717$
Sentiment
1.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 1.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,022 $1,700,000 717$
Totals 1 38,005,238 16,022 $1,700,000 717$
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