VT Halter cited in crane collapse

PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- VT Halter Marine shipyard was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for five safety violations in connection with the collapse of two cranes June 25. Five employees were injured when several cranes were moving a bow module of a ship at the Pascagoula yard. One crane hit the corner of a tool and equipment warehouse where people were working. OSHA issued the citations Tuesday and the proposed penalties of $29,000. (Source: Sun Herald, 12/18/14)