Walt Disney World
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Dislocation of joints — 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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