Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs - Fractures - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida
Employer Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.
Address Town Square
City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida 32830
Report ID 2018088521
Event Date August 18, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs
Source of Injury Curbs
Industry (NAICS) 713110
GPS Coordinates 28.41672, -81.58119

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Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over a curb and fell to the floor while walking, breaking two right shoulder bones and suffering minor scrapes on the right elbow and right knee.

Incident Summary

On August 18, 2018, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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