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OSHA cites contractor, staffing company for worker’s death at Judson ISD campus
By Spencer Heath, Sandra Ibarra at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
After a construction worker died earlier this year on the Converse Elementary School campus, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration accused a contractor and a staffing company of committing multiple safety violations. The construction worker, later identified as 63-year-old Baltazar Ru...
Key takeaway The construction worker, later identified as 63-year-old Baltazar Rubio-Olvera, was removing dirt from the school’s crawl space with a mini-excavator.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The tragic death of Baltazar Rubio-Olvera at Converse Elementary School has raised concerns about workplace safety in San Antonio 's construction industry. The numerous violations cited by OSHA, including the removal of rollover protective structures from mini-excavators and the failure to identify confined space hazards, suggest a disturbing pattern of neglect. As the city continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that contractors and staffing companies prioritize the safety of their workers. The proposed penalties of over $276,000 against D.L. Bandy Constructors, Inc. and $23,000 against Pacesetters Personnel Services may serve as a deterrent, but the community will be watching to see if these companies take concrete steps to address the systemic issues that led to this fatal accident. The Judson ISD community, in particular, will be eager to see how the district ensures that its construction projects are carried out with the utmost regard for worker safety.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? After a construction worker died earlier this year on the Converse Elementary School campus, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration accused a contractor and a staffing company of committing multiple safety violations. The construction worker, later identified as 63-year-old Baltazar Ru...
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