Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts | Report ID | 2024065648 |
| Address | 351 S Studio Drive | City, State ZIP | LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocution, electric shock | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Lightning |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.35000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was directing guest traffic when lightning struck the ground 600 feet away. The employee felt a shock to her left arm and experienced numbness. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2024, a worker at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts in LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with lightning identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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