# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Verizon NY Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015030965` · 3/3/2015 · PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Hernias due to traumatic incidents
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Ice, sleet, snow
## Employer
- **Name:** Verizon NY Inc.
- **Location:** 29 Arlo Lane, PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK, 10566
- **NAICS:** 517110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employee was walking between the garage and his truck, carrying an approximately 25 lb. cable reel. He slipped on the snow and fell.  He drove himself to the hospital, suffered a hernia and had surgery.

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