Walt Disney World Co.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney World Co. | Report ID | 2016088158 |
| Address | 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.37000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee cut their hand with a knife.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2016, a worker at Walt Disney World Co. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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