Aspen Skiing Company
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ASPEN, COLORADO
| Employer | Aspen Skiing Company | Report ID | 2017043568 |
| Address | 38700 Highway 82, Buttermilk Ski Area | City, State ZIP | ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -106.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from a snow vehicle to the base area lodge when he slipped on black ice and fell, fracturing his right ankle and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2017, a worker at Aspen Skiing Company in ASPEN, COLORADO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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