VAIL, COLORADO—
Vail Resorts
Small-scale (limited) fire · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Vail Resorts, Bridge St and Meadow Dr, VAIL, COLORADO 81658 on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to start a grill in a food tent when the propane ignited, causing second degrees burns to his hands and forearms and first degree burns to his face.
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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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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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