WALT DISNEY WORLD CO.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | WALT DISNEY WORLD CO. | Report ID | 2017088055 |
| Address | Beach Club Resort, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.37000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a large standing fan in the hallway to create some room. Her fingers went inside the guard and the running blades lacerated her left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2017, a worker at WALT DISNEY WORLD CO. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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