Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Crushing injuries — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2016042946 |
| Address | 409 S Chickasaw Trail | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32825 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Textiles, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1139991 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee completed a repair on dough sheeting equipment. After the repair, he attempted to wipe a metal shaving off the running machine. His rag was caught by the equipment and his left index finger was crushed, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2016, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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