Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort | Report ID | 2016076726 |
| Address | 1500 Epcot Resort BLVD | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.36000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shutting down a breaker when he contacted a 227-volt live wire and was electrocuted.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2016, a worker at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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