# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Houston Methodist Hospital
> OSHA SIR `2019032312` · 3/4/2019 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## 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:** Patient
## Employer
- **Name:** Houston Methodist Hospital
- **Location:** 6565 Fannin, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77030
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee sustained an inguinal hernia while lifting a patient. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

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