[xur17]

> Is a well oiled manufacturing pipeline like a Audi factory comparable to a new factory that has not rounded all sharp corners yet?

I wonder about this as well. It would make sense that a brand new factory that is rapidly growing would experience more safety issues. No idea if this is a reasonable increase though.

[oaiey]

Well ... or the owner of the company operates on Zucks quote of "Move fast and break things". When break does not mean software or money, than this is no longer a fun quote.

[Timon3]

I would expect fewer safety issues, since learnings from previous years can be taken into account during design, which isn't easy to do in existing factories.

[morsch]

Both effects could be in place at the same time, in which case you would expect a higher rate of workplace accidents initially, and a lower rate in the mid- to long-term.

[Timon3]

Until either of us finds studies on this topic it's meaningless speculation, because I honestly can't imagine more accidents, even initially, if things are done as they should be.

[gtowey]

"Move fast and break things" isn't supposed to apply to your workers' health.