Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc
Fall on water vehicle — Fractures — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc | Report ID | 20180910066 |
| Address | 1276 West Facilities Way | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on water vehicle | Source of Injury | Raft, floating dock |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.42000, -81.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A service employee was walking close to the edge of a dock when he stepped off the edge but did not fall off the dock. He fractured his right ankle in two places and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2018, a worker at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with raft, floating dock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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