Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at INTRAWEST/WINTER PARK HOLDINGS CORPORATION, 85 PARSENN RD, WINTER PARK, COLORADO 80482
on — Fractures, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was riding a bike trail after placing signage at a trail junction. The bike's rear tire washed out and the employee fell to the ground, suffering a broken left forearm. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Bicycle, pedal cycle
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