Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. | Report ID | 20181112106 |
| Address | DC-3, 3121 Buena Vista Drive | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | 1396621 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.39000, -81.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading/unloading a refrigerated truck when his hand was caught in one of the panels of the truck's sliding door as it was being closed. His fingertip was pinched, removing his fingernail and the surrounding skin/flesh. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2018, a worker at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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