# Fractures at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024098927` · 9/24/2024 · ORLANDO, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s)  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Non-venomous animal bites  except "bugs"
- **Source:** Aquatic mammals
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC
- **Location:** Orca Stadium, ORLANDO, FLORIDA, 32821
- **NAICS:** 713110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A group of whale trainers was working with the whales while inside the pool. One of the whales became uncooperative and clamped down on the injured trainer's arm and fractured it.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*