Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
Start: 12/2/2023

1 hospitalization · 20231211021 · 12/2/2023 · Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event: Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source: Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container

Employer

Name: Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
Location: 8550 Mosley Road, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77075
NAICS: 335313
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to move a large electrical box (switch gear unit) with an overhead bridge crane. As the switch gear box was lifted off the ground, the box shifted toward the employee crushing him against an air conditioning unit for the power control room. The employee sustained broken ribs and a lacerated kidney on the left side.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown