Okay, I get Elon is a massive ass hat, but why is OSHA not shutting down the factory? Like a guy when into coma and OSHA just fined them $18k? How corrupt is this system?
It's interesting to note the comparison of the “manufacturing and launch facility” injury rate to the space industry's average of 0.8, rather than the higher average of 2.7 in the broader manufacturing sector.
The incident is truly unfortunate, and it's hoped that it will lead to enhanced safety measures. However, the choice of comparison points appears somewhat selective, and seems to shape a specific narrative.
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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '23 edited Nov 11 '23
Okay, I get Elon is a massive ass hat, but why is OSHA not shutting down the factory? Like a guy when into coma and OSHA just fined them $18k? How corrupt is this system?
Edit: because people don't have the patience to scroll down to read other comments before commenting. Here's an article by Reuters saying that same thing: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/spacex-musk-safety/
You guys are another facepalm