# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Sala Motor Freight Austin, TX
> OSHA SIR `20191212580` · 12/6/2019 · AUSTIN, 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:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Sala Motor Freight Austin, TX
- **Location:** 8080 Purnell Drive, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78753
- **NAICS:** 484121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pulling down the roll door on the back of a trailer after making a delivery when he suffered an abdominal hernia.

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