# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Martin Sullivan, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020021224` · 2/6/2020 · NIOTA, 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:** Doors, except garage and vehicle
## Employer
- **Name:** Martin Sullivan, Inc.
- **Location:** 1035 E County Road 2730, NIOTA, ILLINOIS, 62358
- **NAICS:** 423820
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

At about 10:30 a.m. on February 6, 2020, an employee was delivering bulk oil to a customer's property. The employee suffered a hernia while pulling open a large, heavy shed door and was hospitalized.

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