# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at United Parcel Service
> OSHA SIR `2016076630` · 7/21/2016 · JASPER, ALABAMA
## 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:** United Parcel Service
- **Location:** 20576 Hwy 78, JASPER, ALABAMA, 35501
- **NAICS:** 492110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lifting a box to put on a hand truck and suffered an abdominal hernia.

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