Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts | Report ID | 20171211977 |
| Address | 660 W Savanah Circle | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2017 | 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 | 28.32000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a rodent bait station. A palm (foliage) was blocking his access to the bait station, so he used a multi-tool to cut it. The tool cut his hand, severing his tendon and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2017, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts 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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