Aspen Skiing Company
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Herniated discs — ASPEN, COLORADO
| Employer | Aspen Skiing Company | Report ID | 2018032171 |
| Address | 601 East Dean Street | City, State ZIP | ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Snow sports equipment |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.18000, -106.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a toboggan when she strained her back, requiring hospitalization for a bulging disc.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2018, a worker at Aspen Skiing Company in ASPEN, COLORADO suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with snow sports equipment identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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