SpaceX Didn’t Properly Inspect Crane Before Collapse at Starbase, OSHA Says

SpaceX Didn’t Properly Inspect Crane Before Collapse at Starbase, OSHA Says

SpaceX Fined After Crane Collapse at Starbase Federal safety regulators have slapped SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after determining the company failed to properly inspect a recently repaired hydraulic crane before it collapsed at its Starbase facility in Texas last June. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the oversight led to seven “serious” safety violations—six of which triggered the maximum allowable penalties under current law. The incident adds to a growing list of workplace safety concerns at the Boca Chica launch site as SpaceX accelerates its Starship production and launch cadence. Credit: Getty Images While it remains unclear whether any workers were injured during the collapse, the timing is especially sensitive: SpaceX is preparing for up to 25 Starship launches in 2026 alone, part of an aggressive push to meet national space goals and Elon Musk’s vision of mass-producing the next-generation rocket. Yet internal and external reports continue …