On May 15, 2025, a worker died at SpaceX's Starbase in South Texas, where preparations for the Starship V3 launch were ongoing. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m. local time, is currently under investigation by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While local officials have not released the identity of the deceased, sources indicate that the individual was employed by a contractor and died following a fall. Starbase, which is the manufacturing and launch hub for SpaceX's Starship program, has been noted for having a significantly higher worker injury rate compared to other SpaceX sites, with rates almost six times higher than the average for comparable aerospace manufacturing facilities. The Starship V3 launch, originally scheduled for May 19, has faced multiple delays, with the latest postponement pushing the test flight to May 21. Additionally, SpaceX is currently dealing with a worker-safety lawsuit filed by a truck driver injured while delivering rocket propellant at another site. This tragic incident adds to ongoing concerns about worker safety at SpaceX's facilities.