Universal Orlando Resort

Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Universal Orlando Resort in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer Universal Orlando Resort Report ID 2022032152
Address 1000 Universal Studios Plaza City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819
Event Date March 9, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources Source of Injury Ice-blocks, cubes, crushed
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 28.47000, -81.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee developed abdominal pain while shoveling ice. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from an umbilical hernia.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2022, a worker at Universal Orlando Resort in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources, with ice-blocks, cubes, crushed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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