Powdr - Copper Mountain LLC
Fall from skis, snowboard, sled — Fractures — 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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