A chairlift malfunction at Attitash Mountain Resort in New Hampshire has led to investigations into safety procedures at ski resorts. While no injuries were reported, the incident has raised questions about lift inspections and maintenance. Ski industry officials emphasize the safety record of chairlifts and state regulations, but the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Ski industry officials are stressing their safety record after a chair fell from a lift at Attitash Mountain Resort over the weekend.on Sunday afternoon. No other injuries were reported.
The incident has prompted questions about how well safeguards are being followed at Attitash and other New Hampshire ski resorts.
“There's no lifts in the state that can operate unless they've successfully completed and been issued their license to operate for that season, that winter season,” said Petrozzi, who also works in risk assessment for ski areas. “This lift in fact went through that process, and it was licensed, and it was approved for the passengers, the public.
SKI RESORT CHAIRLIFT ACCIDENT SAFETY REGULATIONS INSPECTION REPORTS NEW HAMPSHIRE
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