Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WALT DISNEY WORLD CO., Beach Club Resort, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was moving a large standing fan in the hallway to create some room. Her fingers went inside the guard and the running blades lacerated her left middle finger.
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