Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN INC., 10 SNOWSHOE DRIVE, SNOWSHOE, WEST VIRGINIA 26209
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
On 02/02/2019 a ski instructor was manning the finish line of a race when he was struck by a racer. He was hospitalized with lacerations to the thigh.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Person, other than injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
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