RK Hydrovac
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Intracranial injuries with skull fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | RK Hydrovac | Report ID | 2025021518 |
| Address | 803 Castroville Rd | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78237 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries with skull fractures | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights or other existing roof openings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | 1804712 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.41000, -98.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through a 4' x 4' domed skylight and landed on a brick and concrete walkway 15 feet below. The employee sustained a brain bleed and fractures to their skull, spine, and ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2025, a worker at RK Hydrovac in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries with skull fractures to the brain. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with skylights or other existing roof openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 178 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet injuries.
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