SpaceX Fined $115,850 by OSHA After Crane Collapse at Starbase Facility in South Texas

SpaceX has received a proposed $115,850 OSHA penalty after a crane collapse during cleanup work at its Starbase site in South Texas. OSHA issued seven serious citations related to missing inspections, improper rigging controls, fall-zone exposure, and operator certification lapses. The case underscores the growing regulatory focus on OSHA crane safety violations and the critical role of inspection and compliance programs in heavy-lift operations.