# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.
> OSHA SIR `2019043814` · 4/13/2019 · WALLER, 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 pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
- **Source:** Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.
- **Location:** 19001 Kermier Rd, WALLER, TEXAS, 77484
- **NAICS:** 333415
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pushing an air handler on a conveyor system when he suffered a hernia. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

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