Powder Corporation Copper Mountain
Fall from skis, snowboard, sled — Fractures — FRISCO, COLORADO
| Employer | Powder Corporation Copper Mountain | Report ID | 2024021071 |
| Address | 300 Copper Road #8001 | City, State ZIP | FRISCO, COLORADO 80443 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(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 | 39.49000, -106.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was skiing down a hill when her ski caught in the snow. She fell, suffering a broken right tibia.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2024, a worker at Powder Corporation Copper Mountain in FRISCO, COLORADO suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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