Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Schweitzer Lift Operations LLC, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, SANDPOINT, IDAHO 83864
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head and neck.
Final narrative
A resort employee was skiing down a mountain at the end of work. A guest coming down another run collided with the employee, causing chest contusions and injuries to the head and neck.
HospitalizedHead and neckOther client or customer
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