# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Publix
> OSHA SIR `2015097226` · 9/27/2015 · COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Hernias due to traumatic incidents
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion in lifting-single episode
- **Source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
## Employer
- **Name:** Publix
- **Location:** 5645 N Atlantic Ave, COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA, 32931
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lifting a case of beer when he suffered a hernia.

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