Walt Disney World
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BAY LAKE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney World | Report ID | 20161111027 |
| Address | 3521 Fort Wilderness Terrace | City, State ZIP | BAY LAKE, FLORIDA 32821 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.39000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing a personal transportation vehicle when she slipped on a soapy patch, struck the ground, and broke her right wrist.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2016, a worker at Walt Disney World in BAY LAKE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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