Publix
Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2016087976 |
| Address | 1936 George Jenkins Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33810 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.04000, -81.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell and hit their head resulting in hospitalization for a concussion and head trauma.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2016, a worker at Publix in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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