Purgatory Recreation Manangement
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DURANGO, COLORADO
| Employer | Purgatory Recreation Manangement | Report ID | 2017076911 |
| Address | 1 Skier Place | City, State ZIP | DURANGO, COLORADO 81301 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713920 | Inspection # | 1250207 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.63000, -107.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a falling tree during tree felling operations, fracturing the skull, scapula, and pelvis.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2017, a worker at Purgatory Recreation Manangement in DURANGO, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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