Publix
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — ATHENS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2015042439 |
| Address | 22031 Hwy 72 | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, ALABAMA 35613 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1060871 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.78000, -86.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the bakery department freezer and cut the palm of the hand and wrist with a box cutter while opening boxes.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2015, a worker at Publix in ATHENS, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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