Sintek USA
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sintek USA | Report ID | 2025021794 |
| Address | 13609 Industrial Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Body Part | Intestines, peritoneum unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Beams and rails metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | 1810349 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.20000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2025, a worker at Sintek USA in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels to the intestines, peritoneum unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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