Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels

Name: Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels at Sintek USA
Start: 2/25/2025

1 hospitalization · 2025021794 · 2/25/2025 · Sintek USA

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Intestines, peritoneum unspecified
Nature of injury: Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels

Cause

Event: Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c.
Source: Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary source: Beams and rails metal

Employer

Name: Sintek USA
Location: 13609 Industrial Rd., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77015
NAICS: 327390
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A forklift was lifting a steel beam and an employee went to record serial numbers from the beam. The beam shifted and struck the employee, causing internal injuries to their abdomen. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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