Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc | Report ID | 2018043617 |
| Address | 1661 Old South Road | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2018 | 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 | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee experienced a hernia while lifting something, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2018, a worker at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc 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 nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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