Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at INTRAWEST/WINTER PARK HOLDINGS CORPORATION, 85 PARSENN RD,, WINTER PARK, COLORADO 80482
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple pelvic region locations.
Final narrative
An employee fell while skiing down a mountain, landing on a large rock and suffering a hip/pelvis fracture.
HospitalizedMultiple pelvic region locationsMountains
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