Nevada congresswoman questions dropped fines for Boring Co. after firefighter injuries in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON (UI) — U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) is demanding answers from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on why state officials dropped an investigation and more than $400,000 in fines against The Boring Co. following a 2025 tunnel training incident that left two firefighters with chemical burns.
In a letter sent Nov. 20, Titus urged Lombardo to explain his administration’s handling of the case and to commit to stronger oversight of The Boring Co. as it continues building tunnels beneath Las Vegas.
“I am writing to express my concern about The Boring Company (‘Boring’), who, through the dumping of hazardous materials, among other actions, has endangered not only my constituents in Nevada’s First Congressional District, but also our environment,” Titus said. “I urge you to hold the company accountable for putting workers, first responders, and the community at increased risk.”
Titus’ letter references allegations that Nevada OSHA originally levied a $425,595 fine against the company on May 28, 2025, before the penalty was later rescinded. She is asking Lombardo’s office to clarify why citations were removed from the public record and whether records of meetings between state officials and Boring executives were deleted.
The congresswoman also requested documents explaining the decision to withdraw the fine and asked Lombardo to make future safety update meetings between Boring and state regulators public.
“Our firefighters already risk their lives each and every day to help our community during times of crisis; it is unacceptable for them to face preventable safety hazards,” Titus said.
Her request follows reports of hazardous material handling and safety lapses during Boring Co.’s ongoing work on the Las Vegas Loop — a system of underground passenger tunnels beneath the city.
Gov. Lombardo’s office has until Dec. 12 to respond to Titus’ inquiry.
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