# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
> OSHA SIR `20181213006` · 12/19/2018 · MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
## 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:** MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
- **Location:** 781 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA, 26505
- **NAICS:** 325412
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while lifting a box of gloves weighing between 1 ounce and 20 pounds.

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