Oracle says Abilene data center incident rate runs 2.5x below construction benchmark amid media claims

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  • Oracle issued a response on Jun 25, 2026 disputing media allegations of widespread safety problems at its Abilene data center construction site.
  • It cited OSHA-recordable data showing an incident rate about 2.5x below the latest non-residential construction benchmark.
  • The review with construction partners found the report’s central claims unsubstantiated, citing omitted context, mischaracterizations, or inconsistencies with records.
  • It reported no work-related fatalities to date, citing nearly 20 million worker hours with up to 9,000 workers onsite.
  • It said safety controls include cooled rest areas and heat-stress measures, with ongoing audits, OSHA oversight, and more than 14,000 inspections.


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