# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at GCAM, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018021997` · 2/27/2018 · EAGLE PASS, TEXAS
## 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:** GCAM, Inc.
- **Location:** 220 East Rio Grande St, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS, 78852
- **NAICS:** 621991
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered a ruptured hernia while staging boxes for shipment.

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