ASPEN SKIING COMPANY, L.L.C.
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ASPEN, COLORADO
| Employer | ASPEN SKIING COMPANY, L.L.C. | Report ID | 20181212858 |
| Address | 0076 Bommerang Road | City, State ZIP | ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ground, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Rocks, crushed stone | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.18000, -106.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while on ski patrol, hit a rock, and sustained multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2018, a worker at ASPEN SKIING COMPANY, L.L.C. in ASPEN, COLORADO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with ground, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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