Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc., 1375 Buena Vista Drive, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee fell while lifting a soda container and suffered a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedFloor, n.e.c.
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