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

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — 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. Report ID 2019077832
Address Parking lot behind Saratoga Springs, 1960 Broadway City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
Event Date July 31, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.37000, -81.52000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking between two telehandlers. Her leg was caught on the fork support bar of one of them and its blade caught her foot. She fell backwards, breaking her right wrist.

Incident Summary

On July 31, 2019, a worker at Walt Disney Parks And Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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