Elon Musk's SpaceX under investigation for crane accident in Texas; watch how it happened
Elon Musk's SpaceX is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following a recent crane accident at the company's Starbase, Texas, facility. The crane collapse was captured in a livestream by Lab Padre on YouTube, a channel focused on SpaceX. The video of the same was also shared on the social media platform X. Clips of the incident were widely shared across social media platforms.
According to a report by CNBC, it was not immediately clear if any SpaceX workers sustained injuries as a result of the incident. Neither Musk nor other company executives have responded to requests for comment from the publication.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for OSHA informed CNBC that additional details will be made available once the investigation is complete. The incident reportedly occurred while the crane was involved in cleanup efforts following a recent Starship explosion at the site. Take a look at the video here:
Tesla may have quite a history of workplace injuries
Previously, SpaceX has been said to have faced scrutiny over its workplace safety record, which has reportedly exceeded the industry average in terms of injuries. In one 2014 incident, employee Simon LeBlanc died due to a hazard the company failed to address, according to OSHA.
These developments come as SpaceX continues to face operational challenges, including a recent crane collapse and several explosions involving its
Starship Super Heavy
launch vehicle—the rocket intended to support Musk's long-term goal of Mars colonisation.
Environmental groups in the US and Mexico have reportedly criticised the impacts of these incidents on local ecosystems, though SpaceX claims recent activities caused no harm.
Starship is also tied to NASA's Artemis mission to return humans to the moon. However, uncertainty around NASA's upcoming budget—which is pending congressional approval—may affect upcoming collaborations with SpaceX.
The Musk-led company has secured over $20 billion in federal contracts to date, mainly from NASA and the Department of Defence, the report adds.
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