LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA·2017-12-17

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, 660 W Savanah Circle, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830 on 2017-12-17, Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.

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Final narrative

An employee was servicing a rodent bait station. A palm (foliage) was blocking his access to the bait station, so he used a multi-tool to cut it. The tool cut his hand, severing his tendon and requiring surgery.

Hospitalized Hand(s), unspecified Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.

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