Nordic Mountain, Inc.
Fall from skis, snowboard, sled — Fractures — WILD ROSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Nordic Mountain, Inc. | Report ID | 2024021533 |
| Address | W5806 County Road W | City, State ZIP | WILD ROSE, WISCONSIN 54984 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from skis, snowboard, sled | Source of Injury | Skis, snow sports equipment |
| Secondary Source | Engineering controls n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.12000, -89.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Four employees were riding linked tubes down a snow lane. They slid over a safety net and berm, landing on frozen ground many feet away. One employee suffered a compound fracture to their leg and was hospitalized. A second employee sustained a fractured leg but was not hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2024, a worker at Nordic Mountain, Inc. in WILD ROSE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. 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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