Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Fall from skis, snowboard, sled — Fractures — KEYSTONE, COLORADO
| Employer | Arapahoe Basin Ski Area | Report ID | 2025054443 |
| Address | 28194 U.S. Highway 6 | City, State ZIP | KEYSTONE, COLORADO 80435 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(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 | 39.64000, -105.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was going snowboarding down a slope when his snowboard caught and he fell to the ground. The employee sustained a fractured right ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2025, a worker at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in KEYSTONE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the ankle(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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