Aspen Skiing Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ASPEN, COLORADO
| Employer | Aspen Skiing Company | Report ID | 20171212369 |
| Address | 601 East Dean Street | City, State ZIP | ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Mountains |
| Secondary Source | Rocks, crushed stone | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.18000, -106.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee struck a rock while skiing and fell to the ground, fracturing a tibia and fibula and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2017, a worker at Aspen Skiing Company in ASPEN, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with mountains identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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