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

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - 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 Disney Event Group Building, 1503 Live Oak Lane
City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida 32830
Report ID 2019044007
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
GPS Coordinates 28.39000, -81.53000

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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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