Telluride Ski Resort
Fall from skis, snowboard, sled — Fractures — TELLURIDE, COLORADO
| Employer | Telluride Ski Resort | Report ID | 20241211684 |
| Address | 565 Mountain Village Blvd | City, State ZIP | TELLURIDE, COLORADO 81435 |
| Event Date | December 18, 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 | 37.93000, -107.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was skiing to a restaurant on the property when they caught an edge with their skis and fell. The employee sustained fractures to their tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2024, a worker at Telluride Ski Resort in TELLURIDE, 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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