OSHA Investigates Crane Accidents at SpaceX's Starbase Facility

OSHA Investigates Crane Accidents at SpaceX's Starbase Facility

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating two separate crane incidents at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas. In June, a hydraulic crane collapsed due to improper inspection, resulting in seven serious violations against SpaceX. In November, a construction worker was injured when a metal support fell from a crane, leading to a lawsuit for negligence.

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2025-06-01
Hydraulic crane collapsed at SpaceX's Starbase facility
2025-06-02
OSHA opened investigation into crane collapse
2025-11-01
Construction worker injured by falling metal support at Starbase
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Worker filed lawsuit against SpaceX for negligence

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