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Walt Disney World Park and Resorts

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walt Disney World Park and Resorts in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
Employer Walt Disney World Park and Resorts Report ID 20161211467
Address 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Walt Disney World - magic Kingdom City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
Event Date December 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.38000, -81.53000

Incident Narrative

An employee was descending a 6-foot A-frame ladder when he lost his balance on the second rung and fell to the ground, breaking his hip.

Incident Summary

On December 8, 2016, a worker at Walt Disney World Park and Resorts in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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