Injured by object handled by person unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cirque Du Soleil Orlando, L.L.C., 1478 E Buena Vista Dr., LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA 32830
on — Fractures , affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was moving a lighting truss when their finger became caught between two beams, resulting in a fracture.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Lighting equipment n.e.c.
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