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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1384370.015 - Powder Addiction Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Powder Addiction Llc
Near Jones Pass In Clear Creek County
Empire, CO 80438
Mailing Address:
3103 S. Columbine St., Denver, CO 80210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561520/Tour Operators
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/11/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/22/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1434906 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,304 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,304 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19040039 A01 | 06/07/2019 | 07/03/2019 | $1,969 | $2,273 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101030 C01 I | 06/07/2019 | 07/12/2019 | $3,031 | $3,031 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19101030 C02 I | 06/07/2019 | 07/12/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19101030 F02 I | 06/07/2019 | 07/12/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on March 7, 2019, Employee #1 was traversing a steep snow slope to join a group of clients and one other guide. When a snow cornice broke off from way up high, an avalanche was released. The massive slide unexpectedly engulfed and buried the employee, killing him. After rescue it was determined that he had also suffered multiple bone fractures to his femur and ribs.
Keywords: Avalanche, Buried, Fracture, Leg, Rib, Suffocated, Thigh
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1384370.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Guides |