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 Disney Springs Backstage Ring Road
City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida 32830
Report ID 20191111963
Event Date November 18, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs
Source of Injury Curbs
Industry (NAICS) 713110
GPS Coordinates 28.38000, -81.57000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking on the road toward a car. The employee tripped over a sidewalk curb, falling to the ground and suffering a broken right forearm.

Incident Summary

On November 18, 2019, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida suffered fractures to the forearm(s). 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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