Walt Disney World Co.
Fall on same level due to slipping - Fractures - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida
| Employer | Walt Disney World Co. |
| Address | Yacht & Beach Club, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd. |
| City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida 32830 |
| Report ID | 2015064211 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping |
| Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.53000 |
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Incident Narrative
A Room Operations Executive Assistant was walking near the kitchen when she slipped and fell causing her to facture her knee. She was hospitalized as a result.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2015, a worker at Walt Disney World Co. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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