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Aspen/Pine Canyon Fires Fall While Hiking 2016

  • Incident Information:

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    Aspen and Pine Canyon Fire Fall Medevac RLS.pdf (402.33 KB) 402.33 KB

  • Location:

    Utah

  • Date:

    06/16/2016

  • Incident Type:

    Fall

  • Description:

    While at a repeater site, the Safety Officer unintentionally stepped on a rattlesnake. Startled by the snake, the Safety Officer stumbled and tried to regain his balance on the steep and rocky hillside. He landed off balance, but on his feet, which caused him to gain a fair amount of downhill momentum. While propelling downhill and trying to stop, he noticed a piece of rebar sticking out of a pile of rocks. In attempting to miss this rebar, the Safety Officer fell—losing his hardhat—and hitting his head on rocks. This fall caused a 6- to 8-inch laceration on the top of his head, a fracture to his hand and arm, and various cuts, bumps, and bruises.

    Medevac, RLS, Fall

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