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    Home » SpaceX Injury Rates Rise, Concerns Over Safety and Production Quality

    SpaceX Injury Rates Rise, Concerns Over Safety and Production Quality

    Aditya LenkaBy Aditya LenkaApril 23, 2024Updated:April 23, 2024 Security & Politics No Comments2 Mins Read
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    In 2023, injury rates at SpaceX facilities continued to surpass industry averages, according to a Reuters review of safety data submitted to U.S. regulators. The space company, managed by billionaire Elon Musk, recorded increasing injury figures compared to previous years. For example, the manufacturing-and-launch site in Brownsville, Texas, reported an injury rate of 5.9 per 100 workers, up from 4.8 in 2022, and significantly higher than the space industry’s average rate of 0.8.

    A recent investigation by Reuters revealed that there were at least 600 worker injuries at SpaceX that had not been reported previously, resulting in severe accidents including crushed limbs, amputations, serious head injuries, and one fatality. Despite multiple requests, SpaceX has not commented on these findings.

    The high incidence of injuries has raised concerns among SpaceX clients, including NASA, which has increasingly depended on SpaceX for its space missions. In fact, NASA had awarded SpaceX contracts worth at least $11.8 billion by 2022. David Michaels, a former administrator at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and now a professor at The George Washington University, suggested that high injury rates might indicate poor production quality.

    Neither NASA nor OSHA responded to requests for comments regarding SpaceX’s injury rates.

    OSHA’s recent data release, which is the most comprehensive to date from SpaceX, included injury reports from eight major facilities—three more than the previous year. One of these units, involved in retrieving rocket boosters in the Pacific Ocean, reported an alarming rate of 7.6 injuries per 100 workers, more than nine times the industry average.

    Despite the concerning figures, neither SpaceX’s founder Elon Musk nor its COO Gwynne Shotwell have extensively addressed the company’s safety record. However, in March, Shotwell shared a video on social media showing emergency chute tests, commenting that ensuring the safety of astronauts and personnel remains SpaceX’s top priority.

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      Aditya Lenka

      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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