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Inspection Detail
Case Status: CLOSED
Inspection: 962322.015 - Wolf Creek Ski Area
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Inspection Nr: 962322.015
Report ID: 0830600
Date Opened: 03/05/2014
Site Address:
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Highway 160 East
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Mailing Address:
Highway 160 East, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 713920/Skiing Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 874722 |
Case Status: CLOSED
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/26/2014 | 09/19/2014 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 09/17/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 08/26/2014 | 09/19/2014 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 09/17/2014 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 59028.015
Event: 03/04/2014
Employee killed in a cave-in from avalanche
At 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2014, an employee dug a snow pit to conduct snow-science studies. The employee exited the snow pit and as he did so, he started skiing towards the trees and the ridge (snow) released an avalanche. The employee was killed in the avalanche.
Keywords: Avalanche
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 962322.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |