# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20231211021` · 12/2/2023 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*