GD Energy Services - Wind, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | GD Energy Services - Wind, Inc. | Report ID | 2025021532 |
| Address | 25498 FM 3142, El Sauz Wind Farm | City, State ZIP | RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS 78580 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Fixed ladder or fire escape |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.49000, -97.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 16, 2025, an employee was descending a ladder on the third deck after completing rigging at a wind farm. Their left foot slipped on the penultimate rung and their leg became wedged between the ladder rungs and a horizontal bracket. The employee then landed on the second deck resting platform, resulting in a leg fracture above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2025, a worker at GD Energy Services - Wind, Inc. in RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with fixed ladder or fire escape identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 557 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
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