Publix Supermarkets
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DECATUR, GEORGIA
| Employer | Publix Supermarkets | Report ID | 2015118465 |
| Address | 2155 North Decatur Rd. | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1106759 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.79000, -84.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 11/10/15, an employee tripped over a pallet strap and fell, breaking her left arm between her wrist and elbow. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2015, a worker at Publix Supermarkets in DECATUR, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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