Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Land and Leisure, Inc., White River National Forest, Mollie B Campground, BASALT, COLORADO 81621
on — Fractures , affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was driving a golf cart down the road on a campsite. The golf cart left the paved surface, the employee was ejected, and the golf cart rolled onto them. The employee sustained chest and back injuries including a fractured sternum and several vertebrae fractures including the C2 vertebra.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Golf cart, personnel transport cart
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