Fall on same level, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc., - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Magic Kingdom Park, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was replacing the shell body of a ride vehicle. He was maneuvering in-between the vehicle and the body to hook a sling to the body prior to lifting it onto the vehicle. He had one hand on the shell body and was stepping over the corner of the vehicle chassis. As he reached for the farthest hook-up point, the shell body shifted and he fell back. His lower left leg struck the shell body positioning pin, resulting in a laceration.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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