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Wolf Creek Ski Area

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wolf Creek Ski Area in PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO
Employer Wolf Creek Ski Area Report ID 2016032454
Address Highway 160 East City, State ZIP PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO 81147
Event Date March 22, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Secondary Source Snow sports equipment
Industry (NAICS) 713920 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 37.24000, -107.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee snowboarding down an intermediate run caught an edge and struck a tree, suffering a lung contusion.

Incident Summary

On March 22, 2016, a worker at Wolf Creek Ski Area in PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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