# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Haper Limbach LLC
> OSHA SIR `2016021388` · 2/15/2016 · TAMPA, 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:** Pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Haper Limbach LLC
- **Location:** 4445 S. 12th St., TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33605
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lifting a 50 lb. pipe fitting elbow with another employee and suffered an abdominal hernia rupture on his right side.

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