# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Target
> OSHA SIR `2023065372` · 6/17/2023 · THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
## 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 holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode
- **Source:** Multiple types of containers
## Employer
- **Name:** Target
- **Location:** 716 U.S. 441, THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA, 32159
- **NAICS:** 452210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working in the fulfillment area carrying large bags of dog food, cat litter, a cube organizer, and book cases. The employee began experiencing abdominal pain and sustained two hernias that resulted in hospitalization.

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