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Broken Bones, Lawsuits, and NDAs: Inside the Worker Safety Concerns at Stargate Data Center

A TIME investigation uncovers significant worker safety concerns at the Stargate data centers in Abilene, Texas, involving multiple injuries, alleged negligence, and a worker fatality. Several contractors, including Kiewit, MMR Group, and DPR Construction, are facing lawsuits and OSHA investigations related to the conditions at the site. Workers report unusually lax safety practices, understaffing, and a culture of rushing to meet aggressive construction timelines for the AI infrastructure project.