A contractor died in a workplace accident at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas, according to reports. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the incident.

The death occurred at the South Texas site where SpaceX develops and tests its Starship rocket system. The facility, located near Brownsville, serves as the company's primary testing and launch location for the heavy-lift vehicle designed for Mars missions.

The workplace accident came just days before SpaceX planned to conduct a new test launch of its Starship rocket. The company has been conducting regular test flights of the massive vehicle as part of its development program.

According to previous reports, the Starbase facility has recorded a higher injury rate compared to other SpaceX locations. The latest incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of workplace safety practices at the site.

OSHA's investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the contractor's death and determine whether any safety violations occurred. The agency has not released additional details about the specific nature of the accident.