Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Inc. | Report ID | 2018099792 |
| Address | 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1359961 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.36000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing crab legs from a steamer when he slipped and dropped the container that was holding the hot water and crab legs. He received second degree burns on his thighs, arms, and hands and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2018, a worker at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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