KEYSTONE, COLORADO—
Vail Resorts
Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Vail Resorts, 22010 US Highway 6, KEYSTONE, COLORADO 80435 on — Fractures, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
An employee was holding a door when the employee stepped back and lost balance, falling down six to seven concrete steps. The employee suffered a fractured eye socket and facial lacerations.
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