# Herniated discs at Thysenkrupp Supply Chain Services
> OSHA SIR `20201211830` · 12/18/2020 · WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lumbar region
- **Nature of injury:** Herniated discs
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
- **Source:** Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Thysenkrupp Supply Chain Services
- **Location:** 140 Enterprise Dr, WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, 63385
- **NAICS:** 541614
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was dropping off an empty trailer. He was releasing the pin from the trailer when his lower back popped, causing worsening pain, then shortness of breath. He was hospitalized, suffering from bulging discs in his lower back.

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