Supercharger - Norfolk, VA

[DFibRL8R]

It's been over 8 weeks since the accident (August 18). I don't know much about how the OSH investigative process works but many construction workers, electricians and others have died on job sites but I don't recall any of them being shut down for such a long time.

 

[Todd Burch]

No disrespect intended to the family of the man that passed away, but if a man who drove a gasoline truck died while refueling an underground tank at a gas station, would the gas station be closed for 8 weeks?

Gotta wonder what the hold up is here, especially since there are hundreds of other superchargers around the planet and there haven't been any safety issues at any of them...

 

[ardart99]

Took a late night test drive of the new version 7 ..... ended up near the Norfolk Supercharger ... dropped in to check and it's fully functional tonight ...... did a quick top off and it's pumping out the amps ......

 

[ronniemarlow3]

Awesome to hear. This is progress to the Tesla Motors and the City of Norfolk,Va. This will drive in business, for sure. Next we got to make a memorial to Mr. Steven Weaver for the accident that occurred at the Tesla Supercharger Station. Hopefully the Tesla Supercharger Team will make a sign for his memorial and make a ceremony. My condolences to the Weaver family.
Sincerely: Ron

 

[Todd Burch]

Great news! It's still shown as "opening soon" on Tesla's map. Wonder if they will be sending an email soon.

 

[CHRGIT]

 

[ardart99]

Supercharger - Norfolk Va.

To those that may not have followed there was a terrible accident back in August the evening before the Norfolk Va. Supercharger was to have it's grand opening. One of the electricians, Steven V. Weaver of Angier, North Carolina, was found dead at the scene. The opening was of course canceled and the Superchargers that were working were shut down until a full investigation was completed. With heavy hearts for the family we have been following any news. Last night I was out playing with my version 7 and ended up close to Janaf Shopping Center, the charger location, and decided to check. The chargers had been wrapped in yellow tape but now were all lit up with the charger cables in place. I had used them before the accident and grand opening that way so I plugged in. While they still show not operational on the map it cranked out the amps and topped me off in a few minutes. Love the Superchargers ..... Hopefully Tesla will soon post the new opening officially and acknowledge the electricians death. I know many have posted alternate charging questions who were either going to Nags Head or Virginia Beach on vacation. This location will be great and cover that part of a Tesla trip.

 

[voidptr]

As of about a half hour ago, the Norfolk Supercharger was showing as online on my center console.

 

[fwgmills]

Did they ever report what happened?

 

[dhanson865]

Not sure if this made it in this thread yet or not.


Mom remembers man who died at Tesla charging station as "super kid" | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

mainly did electrical work on cell towers for Next Generation Solutions Inc. out of Clayton, N.C., and this was the first time he'd worked on Tesla charging stations. Weaver and his crew finished work on the Janaf station two weeks ago and returned Tuesday to make sure everything worked. Weaver's mother, Marthieah, said her son had worked for Next Generation for about six years

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It appears the OSHA investigation is still open. Inspection Detail

still shows as open, no change that I see.

 

[CHRGIT]

My in car navigation still shows temporary closure.

 

[Jeff Hudson]

This Supercharger location now indicates it is live at supercharge.info

 

[ardart99]

Checked it out and it's still up and running. It was running a week or so before the Grand Opening before so maybe it will be official soon ... the Tesla map still shows under construction ... darn these things charge quick .....

 

[NV4NV]

Yep. Confirmed as working 20 October 2015 - one day before "Back to the Future."

 

[bluetinc]

You should note that supercharge.info is a crowd sourced info site, and is not official in any way. So when we report that someone charged at the site here, supercharge.info is updated to show live. Pointing out that it is shown as live on supercharge.info ends up being circular.

This Supercharger location now indicates it is live at supercharge.info

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

You should note that supercharge.info is a crowd sourced info site, and is not official in any way. So when we report that someone charged at the site here, supercharge.info is updated to show live. Pointing out that it is shown as live on supercharge.info ends up being circular.

However, it's good to know it's been updated, because the map looks better with every red dot.

 

[CHRGIT]

The location is now showing on Teslamotors website as open.

 

[ardart99]

Yes, the Tesla website shows it open. Maybe they have decided to just open it without any Grand Opening fan fare .... if this is the case under the circumstances I think I for one would agree ..... !!

 

[xrayangiodoc]

Congratulations! Love to see those red dots!

 

[ardart99]

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