SpaceX Fined for Safety Violations After Worker's 'Near Amputation'

The fine comes amid ongoing concerns over the company's disregard for worker safety regulations.

U.S. worker safety officials fined SpaceX $3,600 following an accident at its Washington state site that led to a 'near amputation'.
A late 2021 investigation revealed at least 600 previously unreported injuries of SpaceX workers since 2014.
SpaceX has not responded to inquiries about the incidents, including a fatality and another injury leading to a worker’s coma after a 2022 rocket engine malfunction.
Inspectors found new safety violations at SpaceX’s Redmond site, including a lack of a thorough safety program and inadequate communication of work rules.
The incident adds to a series of concerns about SpaceX's workplace environment, including allegations of discrimination and harassment.