Universal Orlando Resort
Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — 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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