SpaceX didn’t properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says
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OSHA fined SpaceX $115,850 for seven serious safety violations after a hydraulic crane collapsed at the company's Starbase facility in Texas last June while workers were cleaning debris from a Starship explosion. The crane had recently been repaired but SpaceX failed to properly inspect it before use, and the company also neglected monthly inspections and documentation of safety checks. The penalties highlight ongoing safety concerns at the South Texas launch site as SpaceX rapidly expands operations to meet ambitious production goals.
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