Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Epic Mountain Express, 3140 Booth Falls Court East, VAIL, COLORADO 81657
on — Bruises, contusions , affecting the Head unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking to go close the rear cargo door of their vehicle when they slipped on the residential street surface and hit their head, resulting in a head contusion and hospitalization.
Hospitalized Head unspecified Other constructed surface
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