Walt Disney Parks
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks | Report ID | 2017109623 |
| Address | 2200 Village Services Trail | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Desks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a hernia while lifting a desk, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2017, a worker at Walt Disney Parks in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with desks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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