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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316515477 - Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, Llc
2600 Alpine Meadows Rd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2007, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7011
NAICS: 721110/Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/16/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102682705 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $25,125 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $20,375 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 5248 A | 05/20/2013 | 05/30/2013 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A04 | 05/20/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $6,000 | $6,750 | $0 | 06/22/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5357 B | 05/20/2013 | 06/24/2013 | $14,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/22/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on December 24, 2012, Employee #1 and two coworkers were on avalanche control and tossed hand charges in new locations higher up the mountain than normal due to a heavier snow accumulation. Employee #1 and his coworkers spaced themselves about 50 feet apart down the mountain. The two higher crewmembers ignited charges simultaneously set the charges, thinking they were in a safe location, and did not seek a position behind a pre-selected terrain barrier. The blasts broke off a large slab with the fracture cutting across and behind Employee #1 catching him in the avalanche. Employee #1 traveled several hundred ft over the edge and down the gully before hitting trees and getting buried. Employee #1 was found within minutes, dug out, but was unconscious, with no pulse, multiple head, spine, and lung injuries. The team began CPR on him, then he was air lifted to a local medical center, where he died six hours later.
Keywords: AVALANCHE, FRACTURE, HEAD, LUNG, SPINE, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, EXPLOSION, TREE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316515477 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |