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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 fined after 'near amputation' suffered by worker
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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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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
Medial
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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Injury rates for Elon Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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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Elon Musk's SpaceX sued for negligence in accident that led to worker's coma
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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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Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink fined for 'Hazardous Materials' violation
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's brain implant company, Neuralink, has been fined by the U.S. Department of Transportation for violating rules on hazardous materials transportation. The violation was uncovered through a public records request by the Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine (PCRM). The PCRM has criticized Neuralink in the past for conducting experiments on lab monkeys. The DOT found that Neuralink had failed to register as a transporter of hazardous materials and improperly packaged certain hazardous waste. However, the company was only fined $2,480 after pledging to fix its practices.
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At SpaceX, worker injuries soar in Elon Musk's rush to Mars
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
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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Musk's Starship explodes in space in 7th flight test, video shows its remnants in sky
Inshorts
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6m ago
Medial
The world's heaviest and largest rocket Starship, built by Elon Musk's SpaceX, exploded in its seventh flight test on Friday. A video showed the rocket flying in space when it suddenly exploded and its remnants flew across the sky near Turks and Caicos Islands. SpaceX lost telemetry after 8.5 minutes of flight, prior to completion of Starship's ascent burn.
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Elon Musk Expands SpaceX Facility in Texas With Controversial Land Swap Deal
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a land swap deal with SpaceX, allowing Elon Musk's company to acquire 43 acres of land. In return, the state will be given around 477 acres near the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Bahia Grande Unit. The decision was met with opposition from the public, including local environmentalists who are concerned about the impact on conservation efforts. However, the deal was supported by Texas Parks and Wildlife Chairman Jeffery Hildebrand. SpaceX is planning to expand its launch site and recently announced plans for a restaurant and shopping center near its South Texas facility.
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Workers at Elon Musk's Boring Company have reportedly faced chemical burns from sludge while building tunnels
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Workers at The Boring Company have faced chemical burns and close-call accidents during the construction of the Las Vegas tunnel system, according to a report from Bloomberg. Some workers had to work 12-hour shifts in extremely hot tunnel temperatures. During the expansion of the tunnel system, workers had to wade through mud containing chemicals that caused burns. Close-call incidents were also reported, including an intern nearly being crushed by concrete and a forklift brake failure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined The Boring Company for safety violations. This is not the first time one of Elon Musk's companies has been linked to worker safety concerns.
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SpaceX is superb at reusing boosters, but how about building upper stages?
Arstechnica
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6m ago
Medial
SpaceX has achieved notable success with its Falcon 9 rocket, setting records in booster reusability, with one booster launching 25 times. The company's rapid launch cadence is highlighted by short turnaround times between launches. Besides reusing boosters, SpaceX also reuses payload fairings, and manufactures new upper stages for each launch. SpaceX aims to push the boundaries further with its Starship, designed for full reusability, supporting its Mars ambitions and maintaining competitive production rates.
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