# Herniated discs at Baker Hughes Pressure Control
> OSHA SIR `20190910122` · 9/27/2019 · ODESSA, TEXAS
## 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:** Oil drilling rigs and machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Baker Hughes Pressure Control
- **Location:** XTO HP 434 Well name Charles Midkiff 38-47 4711 4711AH, ODESSA, TEXAS, 79766
- **NAICS:** 333132
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were backing out a landing joint from a hanger using two chain tongues on each side. One of the employees suffered a back injury while pulling the equipment. He was hospitalized for a ruptured disk.

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