SpaceX—SpaceX facilities recorded injury rates 7-9x industry average with 600+ unreported injuries
Reuters investigation documented 600+ previously unreported workplace injuries at SpaceX since 2014, including crushed limbs, amputations, head injuries, and one death. Brownsville facility recorded 5.9 injuries per 100 workers vs 0.8 industry average in 2023. Current and former employees described a 'chaotic workplace' where speed was prioritized over safety. OSHA issued $115,850 fine after crane collapse injured worker in Nov 2024.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worker Rights | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.680 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (critical ×2) × confidence (0.68)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (2 signals)
OSHA fined SpaceX $115,850 after crane collapse injured worker at Starbase
On November 15, 2024, a 1,200-pound metal support detached from a crane and landed on worker Eduardo Cavazos, breaking his hip, knee, and tibia with additional injuries to his neck, head, shoulders, back, and legs. OSHA issued seven citations for inadequate inspections and training.
Reuters investigation documented 600+ unreported SpaceX workplace injuries since 2014
Reuters investigation found at least 600 previously unreported workplace injuries at SpaceX since 2014, including crushed limbs, amputations, head injuries, and one death. Employees described a chaotic workplace where undertrained, overtired staff skipped basic safety procedures to meet aggressive deadlines.