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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313698250 - Walt Disney World Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Walt Disney World Co.
Magic Kingdom-Pirates Tutorial
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Union Status: Union
SIC:7996
NAICS: 713110/Amusement and Theme Parks
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/23/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/24/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102571866 |
Investigation Summary
On August 6, 2009, Employee #1, a Walt Disney World actor, was participating in a mock sword fight as part of the Captain Jack Sparrows Pirate Tutorial, an interactive show outside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. After receiving a small kick to his behind, he stumbled, and then ran 16 ft into a concrete wall, striking his head. Employee #1 sustained a laceration to the top of his head, a cervical spine fracture, a broken wrist, and dislocated fingers. He died of a Bilateral pulmonary thromboemboli due to complications of immobilization for the cervical spine fracture.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, EMBOLISM, FRACTURE, HEAD, WALL, SPINE, STRUCK AGAINST, VERTEBRA, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313698250 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |