An Inteplast employee who was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston on Thursday was injured while moving rail cars, a company spokeswoman said Friday.

Brenda Wilson, an Inteplast spokeswoman, said the man was hurt while doing his job at the plant in Lolita, and his injuries werenƵt life threatening.

She would not provide any more details about his medical condition.

ƵHe was given emergency care at the site and then taken to Memorial Hermann in Houston,Ƶ she said.

Wilson said she wasnƵt aware of anyone else ever being injured while moving rail cars at the plant before.

The U.S. Department of LaborƵs Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which investigates industrial accidents, could not be reached for comment Friday afternoon.

Marina reports on local government for the Victoria Advocate. She may be reached at mriker@vicad.com or 361-580-6511.