Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S.
Fall while sitting — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. | Report ID | 2021021766 |
| Address | Vista East, 5867 Vista East Parkway | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32829 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 26, 2021, a co-worker was handing over a costume for repair as an employee was sitting down. The employee missed the chair and struck her elbow on the ground, resulting in a fractured arm that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2021, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 128 severe injury reports involving "Fall while sitting" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall while sitting injuries.
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