USDA Forest Service, White River National Forrest
Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle — Fractures — VAIL, COLORADO
| Employer | USDA Forest Service, White River National Forrest | Report ID | 2025032330 |
| Address | Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area | City, State ZIP | VAIL, COLORADO 81657 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back sacral region |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle | Source of Injury | Snowmobile |
| Secondary Source | Hard hat, helmet | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.64000, -106.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting on a helmet before operating a snowmobile. The helmet caught on the throttle of the snowmobile, which lunged forward. The employee was thrown to the ground and suffered a broken sacrum, as well as other lower body/back injuries.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2025, a worker at USDA Forest Service, White River National Forrest in VAIL, COLORADO suffered fractures to the back sacral region. The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision fall or jump from moving vehicle, with snowmobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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