This scoreboard tracks OSHA violations recorded at SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas over the past year, culminating in a worker death reported the week of May 19, 2026. The ranking reflects the documented regulatory accumulation against the company's launch schedule. The next Starship launch was set for May 21 — two days after the death was reported.
OSHA violations recorded at Starbase · Past 12 months, through May 2026
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SpaceX Starbase — Total OSHA Violations (Past Year)
SpaceX accumulated seven OSHA violations at Starbase over the past year. A worker death this week triggered a new workplace safety investigation.
7 violations↑ - 2
Worker Fatality — Starbase, May 2026
A worker died at Starbase, prompting an OSHA investigation. The death was reported approximately 48 hours before the next scheduled Starship launch.
1 death confirmed★ - 3
Starship Launch — May 21, 2026
Despite the worker death, SpaceX's next Starship launch remained on the calendar for May 21, two days after the fatality was reported.
Scheduled as planned→