# Herniated discs at Double D Express
> OSHA SIR `2018088060` · 8/7/2018 · PERU, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Herniated discs
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Double D Express
- **Location:** 2930 May Rd., PERU, ILLINOIS, 61354
- **NAICS:** 484110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered two herniated discs while raising the landing gear of a semi trailer.

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