Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Snowshoe Mountain, Inc, 10 Snowshoe Dr, SNOWSHOE, WEST VIRGINIA 26209
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was snowboarding down a ski slope. The employee collided with a guest who had come to a sudden stop, and a two-way radio punctured the employee's abdomen and caused trauma to the spleen.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther client or customer
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