# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Libbey Glass Inc
> OSHA SIR `2015042398` · 4/28/2015 · SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
## 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:** Wrenches-nonpowered
## Employer
- **Name:** Libbey Glass Inc
- **Location:** 4302 Jewella Ave, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, 71109
- **NAICS:** 327211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On 4/28/2015 an employee was tightening a bolt with a wrench resulting in a hernia. The employee was admitted to the hospital for surgery.

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