Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Open wounds, unspecified — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. | Report ID | 2019077070 |
| Address | Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, IC Expedition Deck, 1534 W Buena Vista Drive | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.35000, -81.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee completed pressure washing the deck of an onstage area in the water park. The employee was gathering equipment to clean up the pressure washer. The pressure washer activated while it was resting on his left work boot. The employee sustained a wound to his left foot that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2019, a worker at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered open wounds, unspecified to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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