Sea World of Orlando
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Sea World of Orlando | Report ID | 2022065070 |
| Address | 7007 Sea Harbor Drive, Killer Whale Bath Pool | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32821 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous | Source of Injury | Mammals, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | 1602695 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.41000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 13, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., an employee was attempting to clear debris from inside a killer whale's mouth when the whale closed its mouth with the employee's right hand inside it. The employee suffered a right wrist fracture that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2022, a worker at Sea World of Orlando in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with mammals, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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