Powdr - Copper Mountain LLC

Fall from skis, snowboard, sled — Fractures — FRISCO, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Powdr - Copper Mountain LLC in FRISCO, COLORADO
Employer Powdr - Copper Mountain LLC Report ID 2024010844
Address 0800 Copper Road - #3001 City, State ZIP FRISCO, COLORADO 80443
Event Date January 27, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Fall from skis, snowboard, sled Source of Injury Skis, snow sports equipment
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 713920 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.50000, -106.15000

Incident Narrative

A ski instructor was skiing while teaching a lesson. The instructor fell to the ground and suffered a broken upper right femur.

Incident Summary

On January 27, 2024, a worker at Powdr - Copper Mountain LLC in FRISCO, COLORADO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall from skis, snowboard, sled, with skis, snow sports equipment identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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