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At SpaceX, worker injuries soar in Elon Musk's rush to Mars
Economic Times
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1y ago
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According to a Reuters investigation, worker injuries at Elon Musk's SpaceX have increased significantly as the company rushes to meet aggressive deadlines and push forward with its vision of reaching Mars. The investigation reveals at least 600 injuries since 2014, including serious or disabling injuries such as fractures, concussions, and burns. The lax safety culture within SpaceX is said to stem from Musk's emphasis on speed and a disregard for bureaucracy. The company has been criticized for failing to protect workers and for not reporting annual injury data to regulators.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX fined after 'near amputation' suffered by worker
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's SpaceX has been fined $3,600 after a worker at its Washington state site was involved in a near amputation accident, according to inspection records. This incident adds to the previous concerns raised by Reuters, which found that SpaceX had neglected worker safety regulations and practices at its facilities nationwide. The investigation documented over 600 unreported injuries since 2014, including a worker's death and another worker who remains in a coma after a rocket engine malfunction. The recent fine was issued for safety violations discovered during an inspection prompted by worker complaints.
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Exclusive: Musk's SpaceX fined for 'near amputation' suffered by worker, records show
Reuters
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's SpaceX was fined $3,600 by U.S. worker safety officials after a worker at its Washington state site suffered a "near amputation," according to inspection records. This incident adds to a series of disregarded worker safety regulations and injuries at SpaceX facilities nationwide, as highlighted in a Reuters investigation. The company has yet to respond to questions regarding these incidents and the new safety fine. Inspections discovered safety violations at the Redmond, Washington site, including a lack of safety program, inadequate communication of work rules, and failure to address previous incidents.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX was reportedly fined $3,600 following the 'near amputation' of a worker's foot
Business Insider
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1y ago
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SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, was fined $3,600 after a worker at its Redmond facility nearly lost a limb when a roll of material fell and crushed his foot. This incident raises concerns about safety at the company, with a Reuters investigation revealing over 600 unreported injuries at SpaceX facilities since 2014. Furthermore, SpaceX is facing a lawsuit over negligence claims after a technician suffered a skull fracture during a rocket malfunction. The company is also accused of discrimination against women in the workplace.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX sued for negligence in accident that led to worker's coma
Economic Times
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1y ago
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SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is facing a lawsuit for negligence brought by the wife of a worker who suffered a fractured skull during a rocket engine malfunction in January 2022. Francisco Cabada's injury was part of a Reuters investigation that revealed at least 600 unreported workplace injuries at SpaceX, including amputations, fractures, and one fatality. Cabada's wife filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles, stating her husband remains in a coma over two years later. SpaceX has not commented on the lawsuit or the broader investigation. NASA, a major SpaceX client, has not commented on the case.
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Injury rates for Elon Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year
Economic Times
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1y ago
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In 2023, injury rates at SpaceX facilities were higher than the industry average, according to safety data reported to U.S. regulators. The records show that injury rates at some facilities surpassed those reported in 2022, with SpaceX reporting 5.9 injuries per 100 workers at its Texas facility. Previously unreported worker injuries, including crushed limbs and one death, were discovered in a Reuters investigation. Safety experts have raised concerns about the high injury rates and its implications on the quality of SpaceX's work. Neither SpaceX nor NASA, a major client of the company, provided a comment on the issue.
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SpaceX aims for Thursday Starship test flight
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for a Thursday test flight of its Starship rocket, the world's largest and most powerful. Standing 403 feet tall, the uncrewed flight aims to improve reliability and performance after a previous mid-air explosion. The Starship, vital to Musk's Mars colonization vision, also serves NASA's lunar goals. Despite past setbacks and FAA scrutiny, SpaceX plans to eventually make Starship fully reusable, marking a breakthrough for multiplanetary living.
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Trump's space budget reflects influence of Elon Musk and SpaceX
Economic Times
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3m ago
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President Donald Trump's 2026 budget significantly boosts federal spending on space, favoring Elon Musk's SpaceX and potentially benefitting Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. The plan increases Pentagon funding for a missile defense system and NASA's lunar and Mars missions, aligning with SpaceX's strategies. While boosting SpaceX's opportunities, it also proposes cuts to NASA's current programs involving Boeing and Lockheed Martin, sparking debate over the influence of Musk's ties to the Trump administration.
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Just 23 years ago, the world's richest man had to introduce himself, and even spell out his name: E-L-O-N M-U-S-K. Watch Video
Economic Times
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1m ago
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A resurfaced video showcases a young Elon Musk introducing himself as CEO of SpaceX, spelling his name for clarity. Just 23 years ago, Musk was an aspiring entrepreneur, sharing his cosmic ambitions. Today, he is a monumental figure, leading Tesla, Neuralink, and SpaceX toward revolutionary goals, like colonizing Mars. The video serves as a nostalgic reminder of Musk's transformative journey from relative obscurity to being the world's richest and most influential innovator.
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Tesla workers report robot injuries, explosions at US Cybertruck factory
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report, Tesla's manufacturing workers at the Texas gigafactory have reported incidents of explosions, concussions, and robot injuries. The report claims that worker injuries and safety lapses are common at the factory where the Cybertruck is being built, with one out of every 21 workers reportedly getting hurt in 2022. The incidents include a worker getting pinned by a robot and an explosion caused by water mixing with the molten aluminum press machine. These safety concerns raise questions about Tesla's commitment to worker safety.
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SpaceX's Starship blows up ahead of 10th test flight | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas during preparations for its tenth test flight. The explosion, caused by a failure in a pressurized tank, resulted in no injuries or hazards to nearby residents. SpaceX was set for a "static fire" of the Starship’s Raptor engines, with the test likely delaying further flights. This follows a series of setbacks for Starship despite plans for a Mars mission in 2026.
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