Walt Disney parks & resorts
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and dislocations — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney parks & resorts | Report ID | 2023109125 |
| Address | 351 S Studio Drive, Disney's Hollywood Studios-Epic Stunt Spectacular | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34747 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Gymnasium and exercise equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713990 | Inspection # | 1702646 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.30000, -81.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was a spotter for a trap door that was being tested prior to a show. The trap door activated and the employee fell approximately 8 feet onto stunt mats that were covering the floor below. The employee sustained a fractured right shoulder, a dislocated right ankle, and a sprained left ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2023, a worker at Walt Disney parks & resorts in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures and dislocations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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