# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Crete Carrier Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2018021555` · 2/14/2018 · HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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:** Tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting
## Employer
- **Name:** Crete Carrier Corporation
- **Location:** Bridon American Corporation, HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA, 18706
- **NAICS:** 484121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lifting tarps off the ground and felt a pop. The employee was hospitalized for hernia surgery.

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