MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, COLORADO—
National Park Service
Fall from pedal cycle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at National Park Service, Watheral Tramway Trail, MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, COLORADO 81330 on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was riding a bike to go on patrol. As he was coming around the corner, a gust of wind began to blow off his hat. He used his right hand to keep his hat on and accidentally hit the front brake with his left hand. He then went over the handlebars and fractured the top of his left hip at the socket. He was hospitalized.
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