# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Stop & Shop Supermarket
> OSHA SIR `2022108832` · 10/7/2022 · NORWICH, CONNECTICUT
## 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:** Stop & Shop Supermarket
- **Location:** 70 Town Street, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT, 06360
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while lifting boxes of chicken. 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*