Andrew,
thank you for the input The insurance coverage was adequate from the outside contractor. The downside is that they were being coached and helped by the facilities manager for my company!
I was merely a speed bump who knew nothing about "rigging"....as if rigging had some regulatory aspect that throws out all the rules of forklift safety. My insurance company did receive a call and was asked to interpret the forklift regulation. Interesting conversation....Thank you again.

MEngr: thank you for your input at well.

Just not a good day for a safety professional who is trying to keep people alive, keep people employed (the fines would have shut us down) and go home at the end of the day knowing that no one was hurt.

Thanks again to all.