Vail Resorts
Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — VAIL, COLORADO
| Employer | Vail Resorts | Report ID | 2023032211 |
| Address | 1000 S. Frontage Rd. W. | City, State ZIP | VAIL, COLORADO 81657 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| 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) | 713920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.64000, -106.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting a ski lesson when another skier collided with the instructor. The employee sustained internal bleeding.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2023, a worker at Vail Resorts in VAIL, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the nonclassifiable. 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
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