# Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels at Sintek USA
> OSHA SIR `2025021794` · 2/25/2025 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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