Publix Super Markets, Inc
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc | Report ID | 2016076215 |
| Address | 3700 N. Federal Highway | City, State ZIP | LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA 33064 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1163164 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.27000, -80.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut curry chicken (small chicken with bone) when his right index finger contacted the blade and was lacerated. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2016, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc in LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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