Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. — Fractures — ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2016010528 |
| Address | 11977 Southern Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33411 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plastic wrap | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.68000, -80.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing boxes from a pallet in the receiving area. The employee removed the shrink wrap and placed it on the floor. While removing the boxes his feet got caught on the shrink wrap causing him to fall on his side and fracture a hip.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2016, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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