Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Concussions — BAY LAKE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. | Report ID | 2018076855 |
| Address | 2901 Osceola Parkway | City, State ZIP | BAY LAKE, FLORIDA 32821 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | 1330448 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.34000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 7/9/2018, an employee was assigned a troubleshooting service request regarding air conditioning in a villa. He was checking the HVAC equipment for the kitchen to determine why it had a temperature change. At around 9 p.m., he fell approximately 10 feet off a fixed ladder to the lower level. He was hospitalized with multiple injuries, including a concussion and soft tissue injuries.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2018, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in BAY LAKE, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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