OSHA Probing Worker Death at SpaceX’s Starbase Site The latest fatality at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in South Texas marks a disturbing continuation of a pattern of worker safety concerns that have plagued Elon Musk's spaceflight company for years.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an investigation into the death, which occurred just days before the planned maiden launch of the upgraded Starship rocket.
SpaceX's troubled history with workplace safety is well documented. In 2025, TechCrunch revealed that the Texas launch site had one of the highest injury rates in the industry, surpassing those of its rivals.