Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211021 |
| Address | 8550 Mosley Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77075 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | 1714913 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.64000, -95.25000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2023, a worker at Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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