WALT DISNEY WORLD CO.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | WALT DISNEY WORLD CO. | Report ID | 2016053834 |
| Address | 1534 Blizzard Beach Dr | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along the pathway and got entangled in a safety strap, fell to the ground, and broke her leg.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2016, a worker at WALT DISNEY WORLD CO. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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