Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at VAIL HOLDINGS, INC., 15 West Thomas Place, AVON, COLORADO 81620
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was standing on a step stool, putting product onto shelves. The employee fell off the stool onto a nearby chair and suffered broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStep ladders
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