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Universal Orlando Resort

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Universal Orlando Resort in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer Universal Orlando Resort Report ID 2017088136
Address 6000 Universal Blvd City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819
Event Date August 23, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Bags, sacks
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.48000, -81.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee was stepping on plastic bags on the floor when he fell, breaking his ankle and requiring hospitalization/surgery.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2017, a worker at Universal Orlando Resort in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 3,680 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level due to slipping" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level due to slipping injuries.

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