Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc

Overexertion in lifting-single episode - Hernias due to traumatic incidents - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc in LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida
Employer Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc
Address 1661 Old South Road
City, State ZIP LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida 32830
Report ID 2018043617
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
GPS Coordinates 28.38000, -81.53000

Location Map

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

OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.

See all reports for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc.

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Overexertion in lifting-single episode events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Feb 1, 2018 PALL Corporation PORT WASHINGTON, New York Herniated discs Hosp.
Jun 28, 2015 Coca-Cola Refreshments DONNA, Texas Strains Hosp.
Feb 12, 2021 Walmart Supercenter REPUBLIC, Missouri Fractures Hosp.
Dec 8, 2015 Hotel Development and Management Group NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida Dislocation of joints Hosp.
Oct 2, 2018 Global Experience Specialists CHICAGO, Illinois Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Jun 21, 2017 Fed Ex Freight WEST JEFFERSON, Ohio Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Apr 8, 2016 Sears In-Home Services BREWSTER, New York Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments Hosp.
Oct 31, 2023 Republic Services YORK, Pennsylvania Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports