OSHA probing worker death at SpaceX’s Starbase site
A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas, prompting an investigation by OSHA. The circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear, and OSHA will not release further details until its investigation concludes. This incident occurs just before SpaceX's planned launch of its upgraded Starship rocket and amid ongoing safety concerns at the site.
- ▪A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site on May 15, leading to an OSHA investigation.
- ▪The exact circumstances of the worker's death are currently unknown.
- ▪OSHA has previously cited SpaceX for serious safety violations at the Starbase site.
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A worker died at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on Friday, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation. The San Antonio Express-News reported Monday that the unidentified victim died at around 4:17 a.m. local time on May 15, citing OSHA and local officials. The Wall Street Journal later reported that the county sheriff confirmed to the outlet that a worker died. OSHA confirmed to TechCrunch that it is investigating the apparent accident. Representatives for the nearby Brownsville police and fire departments did not respond to requests for comment. SpaceX and the newly-incorporated City of Starbase did not respond to requests for comment. The circumstances of the worker’s death are not immediately clear.
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