David Shema
The data below was extracted from the Safety Incident reports submitted by trip leaders and participants. Interpretation of the incident narrative was often done to best categorize the incidents.
We share lessons from our safety incidents in our Safety blog to learn from our mistakes and share ideas for how to avoid incidents.
Data
Total number of Mountaineer Incidents
January - August 2016
Major Incidents
January - August 2016
MAJOR - Emergency medical or hospital treatment, or SAR response.
Significant Incidents
January - August 2016
SIGNIFICANT - After-trip doctor visit, or SAR called but not needed.
MINOR INCIDENTS
JANUARY - AUGUST 2016
MINOR - All others.
The approximate % of the most frequent incidents (2015-2016):
- 25% Slips
- 10% Rockfall
- 5% Fall on rock
- 5% Fall on snow
- 5% Safety concern
- 5% Ice axe arrest issues
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Safety
