TAYLOR, Texas — A collapsed crane at the Samsung semiconductor facility in Taylor is under investigation, according to officials.
The collapse happened Friday afternoon and KVUE was told it occurred somewhere between buildings closer to the interior of the facility.
A crane operator noticed a mechanical issue with the crane he was operating and reported it. As the crane was in the process of repairs, the boom, which is the taller part of the crane, fell to the ground.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported and no one was around the crane at the time of the collapse. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed to KVUE that it is now investigating the incident.
The multibillion-dollar facility is still under construction and is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.
Recently, a report from the Wall Street Journal said Samsung plans to add more than double its total semiconductor investment in Texas to roughly $44 billion. The main focus of the company's spending will be centered on the Taylor facility, as well as existing projects.
Samsung is expected to receive billions in subsidies as part of the U.S. Chips Act, according to the report. Once Samsung's facility is fully operational, mass production of the semiconductor chips is expected to begin in 2025.