Vail Resorts
Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training — Fractures — AVON, Colorado
| Employer | Vail Resorts |
| Address | 46 Avondale Lane C1 |
| City, State ZIP | AVON, Colorado 81620 |
| Report ID | 20211210740 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training |
| Source of Injury | Other client or customer |
| Secondary Source | Snow sports equipment |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721199 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.60000, -106.51000 |
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Incident Narrative
A ski instructor collided with a guest skier who was unable to stop, resulting in a fractured right tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2021, a worker at Vail Resorts in AVON, Colorado suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training, with other client or customer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 28 severe injury reports involving "Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2023 | Vail Resorts, Inc. | BRECKENRIDGE, Colorado | Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders | Hosp. |
| Jul 15, 2022 | The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball | DUNEDIN, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 5, 2017 | U.S. Postal Inspection Service | POTOMAC, Maryland | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 3, 2023 | EMG USA LLC | NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Feb 9, 2020 | Alpha Entertainment LLC | ARLINGTON, Texas | Dislocations, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Houston NFL Holdings, L.P. | HOUSTON, Texas | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 27, 2018 | NeuroRestorative | LUTZ, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 17, 2015 | Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood | HARAHAN, Louisiana | Fractures | Hosp. |
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