# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at LINDEN BULK TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.
> OSHA SIR `2017010248` · 1/9/2017 · LINDEN, NEW JERSEY
## 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 lifting-single episode
- **Source:** Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** LINDEN BULK TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.
- **Location:** 4200 TREMLEY POINT RD., LINDEN, NEW JERSEY, 07036
- **NAICS:** 484121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered a groin hernia while trying to lift a toppled 55-gallon drum, requiring hospitalization.

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