Walt Disney World

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Dislocation of joints — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walt Disney World in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
Employer Walt Disney World Report ID 2015086024
Address Italian Pavillion at Epcot City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
Event Date August 23, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Dislocation of joints Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs Source of Injury Curbs
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.38000, -81.53000

Incident Narrative

The employee was walking and tripped on a curb dislocating both elbows.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2015, a worker at Walt Disney World in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered dislocation of joints to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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