Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at VAIL RESORTS, DBA BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT, 0351 Summit County Rd 708, BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO 80424
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking across a parking lot to inspect a snowmobile when they slipped on ice and fell. The employee landed on his side and sustained four broken ribs and a contusion on his hip. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersParking lot-paved
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