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 2023109861
Address Walt Disney World - Disney's Hollywood Studios - 50's Prime Time Cafe City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
Event Date October 25, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.38000, -81.57000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking from the dining room into the kitchen area to retrieve something for a table she was serving. After retrieving the item, she tripped on another employee's foot. She fell and landed on her right shoulder, resulting in a fracture.

Incident Summary

On October 25, 2023, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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