Keystone Vail Resorts
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — KEYSTONE, COLORADO
| Employer | Keystone Vail Resorts | Report ID | 2017043247 |
| Address | 0219 River Run Rd | City, State ZIP | KEYSTONE, COLORADO 80435 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Transmission-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.60000, -105.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a transmission onto a stand when he lost his grip and the transmission fell on his leg, fracturing his tibia.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2017, a worker at Keystone Vail Resorts in KEYSTONE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with transmission-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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