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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304982887 - Vail Resorts Dba Keystone Resort
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Vail Resorts Dba Keystone Resort
21996 U.S. Highway 6
Keystone, CO 80435
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 38, Keystone, CO 80435
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/11/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101572477 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $126,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $128,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $97,750 | $100,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100146 D04 VII | 05/20/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Unclass | 19100146 C02 | 05/21/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $48,875 | $63,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Unclass | 19100146 C04 | 05/21/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001C | Unclass | 19100146 G01 | 05/21/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002A | Unclass | 19100146 K01 IV | 05/21/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $48,875 | $63,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002B | Unclass | 19100146 K01 V | 05/21/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 25, 2002, Employee #1, a snowmaker at a major ski area, entered a 5-ft-deep snow shelter after his partner had gone to a pumping station. The shelters contained pressurized air and water piping connections to flexible hoses that feed snow guns. Employee #1 apparently turned the water on before checking to see if a connection was firmly made. He was unable to turn off the high-pressure (300 to 600) psi water, and drowned in the shelter.
Keywords: HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, HIGH PRESSURE, DROWN, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304982887 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |