VAIL, COLORADO—
Vail Resorts
Fall from pedal cycle · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Vail Resorts, 1000 S Frontage Rd W, VAIL, COLORADO 81657 on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the buttock(s).
Final narrative
An employee was on his bicycle, maintaining a bike trail. He fell off the bike, sustaining an injury to his colon. He was hospitalized for surgery.
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An employee was walking in the "runout" area between snow tubing lanes and was adjusting deceleration mats used to slow down the guests. A guest riding a snow tube struck the employee, knocking the employee to the ground. The employee sustained a concussion and a fractured clavicle.
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Vail Resorts
An employee was riding a snowmobile to pull ropes to close off ski trails. The snowmobile's throttle opened during a turn, and the snowmobile struck a tree. The employee suffered a fracture at the base of the skull.
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Vail Resorts
An employee was riding up a chairlift. Upon disembarking the lift, the employee's skis did not slide on the ramp due to ice buildup. This caused the employee to fall onto his left hip, resulting in a fracture.
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Vail Resorts
An employee was teaching ski school. While demonstrating J-turns, the employee caught the edge of their ski on a pole basket, causing them to fall onto their pole handle. The employee suffered two rib fractures and a punctured lung that required hospitalization.
VAIL, COLORADO—
Vail Resorts
An employee fell while giving a skiing lesson and sustained a broken leg.
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