# Herniated discs at Aspen Skiing Company
> OSHA SIR `2018032171` · 3/4/2018 · ASPEN, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Herniated discs
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
- **Source:** Snow sports equipment
## Employer
- **Name:** Aspen Skiing Company
- **Location:** 601 East Dean Street, ASPEN, COLORADO, 81611
- **NAICS:** 713920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pushing a toboggan when she strained her back, requiring hospitalization for a bulging disc.

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