Vail Resorts
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — AVON, COLORADO
| Employer | Vail Resorts | Report ID | 2017032086 |
| Address | 46 Avondale Lane | City, State ZIP | AVON, COLORADO 81620 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| 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 | 39.60000, -106.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was snowboarding and struck a tree resulting in a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2017, a worker at Vail Resorts in AVON, COLORADO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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