Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Supermarkets, Inc. | Report ID | 2015118655 |
| Address | 2250 South Ferdon Blvd. | City, State ZIP | CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.73000, -86.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the freezer getting a 50 lb. case of turkey. While standing on a pallet, he lost his balance and let go of the case. The case fell on his right leg, fracturing his tibia. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2015, a worker at Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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