Starbase injury rates outpace rivals as SpaceX chases its Mars moonshot
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Starbase, SpaceX's Texas facility developing the Starship rocket, has significantly higher injury rates than industry averages. In 2024, Starbase reported 4.27 injuries per 100 workers, nearly 6 times higher than comparable facilities. This high rate has persisted since 2019, raising concerns about worker safety as SpaceX rapidly progresses on Starship development. The data suggests SpaceX's ambitious goals may come at a cost to employee well-being.
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