Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. | Report ID | 2019044007 |
| Address | Disney Event Group Building, 1503 Live Oak Lane | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.39000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While exiting a building, an employee slipped on the edge of a sidewalk and impacted the ground, resulting in a fractured left ankle and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2019, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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