# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at TITAN TIRE
> OSHA SIR `2015107651` · 10/14/2015 · FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
## 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
- **Secondary source:** Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
## Employer
- **Name:** TITAN TIRE
- **Location:** 3785 E RT 20, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS, 60132
- **NAICS:** 326211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered an inguinal hernia requiring surgical repair after tightening a bolt with a small wrench.

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