Friday, July 9, 2010

Officials are investigating the Disney Wide World of Sports death

Electrician hurt at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex dies
Officials are investigating the Disney Wide World of Sports death

By Rene Stutzman and Anthony Colarossi, Orlando Sentinel

2:03 p.m. EDT, July 9, 2010


An electrician employed with Buena Vista Construction Company was seriously injured today while installing a stage at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and later died.

The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Celebration Hospital.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified and Osceola County Sheriff's detectives are investigating.

"Today, we are grieving with his family, friends and co-workers and extend our deepest sympathies to them," said Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger. "We are reaching out to his family to offer our support during this difficult time. We're working closely with authorities to gather facts."

In a news release, the Osceola County Sheriff's office said it responded to a call at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex around 10:35 a.m.
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Officials are investigating the Disney Wide World of Sports death

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