# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at RR DONNELLY
> OSHA SIR `2015020486` · 2/17/2015 · BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Hernias due to traumatic incidents
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified
- **Source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
## Employer
- **Name:** RR DONNELLY
- **Location:** 700 NESTLEY WAY, BREINIGSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 18031
- **NAICS:** 323110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee who was working as a picker/packer in the Bulk Packaging Area was moving cartons when the individual suddenly felt extreme pain and was taken to the hospital.  The individual was diagnosed with a hernia and had to undergo surgery. The cartons weighed approximately 35 pounds each.

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