Ski, snowboard, and sled incidents unspecified · Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Boyne USA, 50 Big Sky Resort Road, BIG SKY, MONTANA 59716
on — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries, affecting the Head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was snowboarding down to their post with the rest of the lift operations crew at the beginning of the day to begin operations on a lift. Visibility was poor with 60 mph winds and snow. The employee was found injured walking on the road and does not recall what caused his injury. He was hospitalized for a concussion, broken jaw, liver laceration and a laceration behind the ear that required stiches.
Hospitalized Head and trunk Skis, snow sports equipment
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