Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training · Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Vail Resorts, Inc., 1599 C Summit County Road #3, BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO 80424
on — Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was standing in place and talking to guests while teaching a ski lesson when another skier struck the employee. The employee fell and experienced pain and inflammation of the discs in his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedOther client or customer
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