Walt Disney World
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney World | Report ID | 2015063719 |
| Address | Magic Kingdom, Emporium Back Stage Store Room | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a fixed ladder when his foot slipped and he fell five feet injuring his left shoulder. He was admitted to the hospital and underwent surgery for a fractured shoulder.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2015, a worker at Walt Disney World in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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